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Padparadscha
Padparadscha

Apophyllite
Apophyllite



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Padparadscha and Apophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.757-1.780
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-
0.007-0.010
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
Dichroic (colorless)
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.530-1.543
Uniaxial/-
tetragonal
0.000-0.003
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 Vs Apophyllite 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.

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 while Padparadscha is in appearance.