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Dallasite and Apatite Optical Properties


Apatite and Dallasite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Blue stones – strong   

Dispersion
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0.01   
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Transparency
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.540   
1.628-1.651   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.008-0.010   
0.002-0.008   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Dallasite and Apatite Optic Character

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

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Dallasite and Apatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dallasite 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, Dallasite is Not Available while Dallasite is Not Available in appearance.

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