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Apache Tear
Apache Tear

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Apache Tear and Williamsite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

-99991.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Apache Tear and Williamsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apache Tear and Williamsite 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.