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Apophyllite and Jade Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
-  
Dichroic (colorless)  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.600-1.688  
1.530-1.543  

Optic Character
-  
Uniaxial/-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
tetragonal  

Birefringence
0.020-0.027  
0.000-0.003  

Clarity
Translucent  
Transparent  

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