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Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite

Quartz Smoky
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Arfvedsonite and Quartz Smoky Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.652-1.699Not Available
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
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Arfvedsonite and Quartz Smoky Optic Character

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

Arfvedsonite and Quartz Smoky Transparency

Similar to their colors, Arfvedsonite and Quartz Smoky 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, Arfvedsonite is Not Available while Arfvedsonite is Not Available in appearance.