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Biotite and Quartz Smoky Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.565-1.625Not Available
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.03-0.07Not Available
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
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Biotite and Quartz Smoky Optic Character

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

Biotite and Quartz Smoky Transparency

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