Starlite and Apache Tear Optical Properties

Starlite

Apache Tear

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.790-2.015Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Amorphous

1.8 Birefringence

0.005-0.055Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Not Available

Starlite and Apache Tear Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Starlite 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, Starlite is Transparent while Starlite is Transparent in appearance.