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Apache Tear
Apache Tear

Sogdianite
Sogdianite



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Apache Tear and Sogdianite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Refractive Index

-99991.606-1.608
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Birefringence

-99990.002
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Apache Tear and Sogdianite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Sogdianite 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.