Apophyllite KF and Zebra Rock Optical Properties

Apophyllite KF

Zebra Rock

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.530-1.536Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

tetragonal

face-centered cubic (fcc)

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Apophyllite KF and Zebra Rock Optic Character

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

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Apophyllite KF and Zebra Rock Transparency

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Zebra Rock 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.