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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Pyrope Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
None

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5361.720-1.756
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
cubic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Apophyllite KF and Pyrope Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Pyrope 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.