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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

Antigorite
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Apophyllite KF and Antigorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

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pale greenish yellow

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5361.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Apophyllite KF and Antigorite Optic Character

Apophyllite KF and Antigorite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Apophyllite KF and Antigorite 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 Antigorite 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.

Apophyllite KF and Antigorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Antigorite 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.