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Rhodolite
Rhodolite

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Apache Tear



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Rhodolite and Apache Tear Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy, Vitreous
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Pleochroism

None
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Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.760-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

cubic
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Birefringence

0.010-0.014-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Rhodolite and Apache Tear Optic Character

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

Rhodolite and Apache Tear Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rhodolite 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, Rhodolite is while Rhodolite is in appearance.