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Apache Tear
Apache Tear

Padparadscha
Padparadscha



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Apache Tear and Padparadscha Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
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-9999
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-9999
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0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.757-1.780
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0.007-0.010
Transparent

Apache Tear and Padparadscha Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Padparadscha 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.