Apache Tear and Emerald Optical Properties

Apache Tear

Emerald

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.565-1.602

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Amorphous

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Color grading system

Apache Tear and Emerald Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Emerald 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.