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Apache Tear
Apache Tear

Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla



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Apache Tear and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Opaque

Refractive Index

-99991.460-1.570
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.023-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Apache Tear and Chrysocolla Optic Character

Apache Tear and Chrysocolla optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Apache Tear and Chrysocolla Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Apache Tear and Chrysocolla optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Apache Tear and Chrysocolla Transparency

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Chrysocolla transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Apache Tear is while Apache Tear is in appearance.