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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Schorl Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.01
-
1.530-1.536
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tetragonal
-9999
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Vitreous
Very strong: yellow-brown pale yellow
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.635-1.672
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-
0.025
Transparent

Apophyllite KF and Schorl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Schorl 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.