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Apache Tear
Apache Tear

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Apache Tear and Jadeite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pearly

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent

Refractive Index

-99991.652-1.688
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.013-0.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Translucent

Apache Tear and Jadeite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Jadeite 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.