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Padparadscha
Padparadscha

Apophyllite
Apophyllite



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Padparadscha and Apophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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Dichroic (colorless)

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.757-1.7801.530-1.543
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Uniaxial/-

Crystal System

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tetragonal

Birefringence

0.007-0.0100.000-0.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Padparadscha and Apophyllite Optic Character

Padparadscha and Apophyllite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Padparadscha and Apophyllite 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 Padparadscha and Apophyllite 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. Apophyllite has Uniaxial/- character.

Padparadscha and Apophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Apophyllite 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, Padparadscha is Transparent and Translucent while Padparadscha is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.