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Apache Tear
Apache Tear



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Topaz and Apache Tear Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.606-1.644-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.008-0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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

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

Topaz and Apache Tear Transparency

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