Apache Tear and Garnet Optical Properties

Apache Tear

Garnet

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine

1.2 Pleochroism

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None

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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Transparent, Transparent to translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.730-1.895

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Amorphous

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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Transparent

Apache Tear and Garnet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Garnet 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.