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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

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Apophyllite KF and Smithsonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5361.620-1.850
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.223-0.227
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Apophyllite KF and Smithsonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Smithsonite 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.