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Arfvedsonite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
Weak to strong if coloreD
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.652-1.699
1.631-1.650
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
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1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Arfvedsonite and Fluorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Arfvedsonite and Fluorapatite 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.