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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

Andesine
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Apophyllite KF and Andesine Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.70
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5361.543-1.564
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.007-0.011
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Apophyllite KF and Andesine Optic Character

Apophyllite KF and Andesine optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Apophyllite KF and Andesine 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 Apophyllite KF and Andesine 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. Andesine has Biaxial/+ character.

Apophyllite KF and Andesine Transparency

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Andesine 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, Apophyllite KF is Not Available while Apophyllite KF is Not Available in appearance.