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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Linarite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5361.809-1.859
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Apophyllite KF and Linarite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Linarite 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.