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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

Anthophyllite
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Apophyllite KF and Anthophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5361.603-1.690
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Biaxial/+

Crystal System

tetragonal
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Apophyllite KF and Anthophyllite Optic Character

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

Apophyllite KF and Anthophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Anthophyllite 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 while Apophyllite KF is in appearance.