Home
×

Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

Rosasite
Rosasite



ADD
Compare
X
Apophyllite KF
X
Rosasite

Apophyllite KF and Rosasite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Silky, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.536
1.672-1.688
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.139-0.143
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Apophyllite KF and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Rosasite 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.