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Antigorite and Quantum Quattro Optical Properties


Quantum Quattro and Antigorite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy   
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Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow.   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent   
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.575   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
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Clarity
Translucent   
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Antigorite and Quantum Quattro Optic Character

Antigorite and Quantum Quattro optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Antigorite and Quantum Quattro 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 Antigorite and Quantum Quattro 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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Antigorite and Quantum Quattro Transparency

Similar to their colors, Antigorite and Quantum Quattro 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, Antigorite is Translucent while Antigorite is Translucent in appearance.

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