Milarite and Apache Tear Optical Properties

Milarite

Apache Tear

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.529-1.560Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Amorphous

1.8 Birefringence

0.000-0.011Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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Milarite and Apache Tear Optic Character

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

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Milarite and Apache Tear Transparency

Similar to their colors, Milarite 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, Milarite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Milarite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.