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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Cassiterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
-
0.01
-
1.530-1.536
-
tetragonal
-9999
-
 
Adamantine, Greasy
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
0.07
Transparent, Translucent
1.990-2.105
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tetragonal
0.096-0.098
Transparent

Apophyllite KF and Cassiterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Cassiterite 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.