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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF
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Cat s Eye
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Apophyllite KF and Cat s Eye Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.01
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1.530-1.536
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tetragonal
-9999
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Vitreous
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0.02
Translucent
1.744-1.755
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Orthorhombic
-9999
Translucent

Apophyllite KF and Cat s Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Cat s Eye 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.