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Apophyllite KF and Hawks Eye Optical Properties


Hawks Eye and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.536   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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Apophyllite KF and Hawks Eye Optic Character

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

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Apophyllite KF and Hawks Eye Transparency

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Hawks 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 Not Available while Apophyllite KF is Not Available in appearance.

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