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Cymophane and Apatite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
Transparent
1.739-1.770
Biaxial/+
-
0.007-0.013
Transparent
 
Vitreous
Blue stones – strong
0.01
-
1.628-1.651
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Hexagonal
0.002-0.008
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Cymophane and Apatite Optic Character

Cymophane and Apatite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Cymophane Vs Apatite 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 Cymophane and Apatite 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.

Cymophane and Apatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cymophane and Apatite 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, Cymophane is while Cymophane is in appearance.