Achroite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties

Achroite

Quartz Rose

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.666Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.040Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Achroite and Quartz Rose Optic Character

Achroite and Quartz Rose optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Achroite and Quartz Rose 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 Achroite and Quartz Rose 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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Achroite and Quartz Rose Transparency

Similar to their colors, Achroite and Quartz Rose 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, Achroite is Translucent and Transparent while Achroite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.