Nepouite and Apache Tear Optical Properties

Nepouite

Apache Tear

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Waxy, Pearly

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.600-1.630Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Amorphous

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Nepouite and Apache Tear Optic Character

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

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