Bronzite and Apache Tear Optical Properties

Bronzite

Apache Tear

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.668Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Amorphous

1.8 Birefringence

0.014Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Not Available

Bronzite and Apache Tear Optic Character

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

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Bronzite and Apache Tear Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bronzite 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, Bronzite is Translucent and Transparent while Bronzite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.