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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF

Zinnwaldite
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Apophyllite KF and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Distinct
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5361.565-1.625
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.040-0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Apophyllite KF and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Zinnwaldite 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.