Apache Tear and Orthoclase Optical Properties

Apache Tear

Orthoclase

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

colorless.

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.518-1.536

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Amorphous

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.0050-0.0060

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Apache Tear and Orthoclase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Orthoclase 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.