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Ametrine and Dumortierite quartz Optical Properties


Dumortierite quartz and Ametrine Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.01   
27
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Transparency
Transparent   
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Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
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Birefringence
0.009   
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Clarity
Transparent   
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Ametrine and Dumortierite quartz Optic Character

Ametrine and Dumortierite quartz optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Ametrine and Dumortierite quartz 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 Ametrine and Dumortierite quartz 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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Ametrine and Dumortierite quartz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ametrine and Dumortierite quartz 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, Ametrine is Transparent while Ametrine is Transparent in appearance.

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