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Apache Tear and Narsarsukite Optical Properties


Narsarsukite and Apache Tear Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.610-1.647   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Amorphous   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
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0.021   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Apache Tear and Narsarsukite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Narsarsukite 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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