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Apophyllite KF and Boleite Optical Properties


Boleite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.07   
6

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.536   
2.05   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
tetragonal   
Isometric   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.010   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Apophyllite KF and Boleite Optic Character

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

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Apophyllite KF and Boleite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Boleite 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.

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