Vishnevite and Apache Tear Optical Properties

Vishnevite

Apache Tear

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.490-1.507Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

Amorphous

1.8 Birefringence

0.002-0.012Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Vishnevite and Apache Tear Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vishnevite 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, Vishnevite is Not Available while Vishnevite is Not Available in appearance.