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Chromite
Chromite

Apache Tear
Apache Tear



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Chromite and Apache Tear Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

none.
-

Dispersion

0.040.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

2.08-2.16-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Chromite and Apache Tear Optic Character

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

Chromite and Apache Tear Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chromite 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, Chromite is while Chromite is in appearance.