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Apache Tear
Apache Tear

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Apache Tear and Pearl Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Pearly

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent, Opaque

Refractive Index

-99991.52-1.66
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.156
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Translucent

Apache Tear and Pearl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Pearl 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.