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Apache Tear and Edenite Optical Properties


Edenite and Apache Tear Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Distinct   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
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1.606-1.649   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Amorphous   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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Apache Tear and Edenite Optic Character

Apache Tear and Edenite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Apache Tear and Edenite 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 Edenite 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.

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Apache Tear and Edenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Edenite 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 Not Available while Apache Tear is Not Available in appearance.

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