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Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite

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Arfvedsonite and Apache Tear Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.652-1.699Not Available
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Amorphous
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
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Arfvedsonite and Apache Tear Optic Character

Arfvedsonite and Apache Tear optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Arfvedsonite and Apache Tear 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 Arfvedsonite and Apache Tear 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.

Arfvedsonite and Apache Tear Transparency

Similar to their colors, Arfvedsonite and Apache Tear 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, Arfvedsonite is Not Available while Arfvedsonite is Not Available in appearance.