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Druzy and Apatite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Blue stones – strong

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Opaque
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Refractive Index

-99991.628-1.651
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

Isometric
Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.002-0.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

Opaque
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Druzy and Apatite Optic Character

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

Druzy and Apatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Druzy 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, Druzy is Opaque while Druzy is Opaque in appearance.