Nosean and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties

Nosean

Apophyllite KF

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

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1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.530-1.536

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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tetragonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Nosean and Apophyllite KF Optic Character

Nosean and Apophyllite KF optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Nosean and Apophyllite KF 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 Nosean and Apophyllite KF 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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Nosean and Apophyllite KF Transparency

Similar to their colors, Nosean and Apophyllite KF 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, Nosean is Transparent while Nosean is Transparent in appearance.