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Bornite and Quartz Smoky Optical Properties


Quartz Smoky and Bornite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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Bornite and Quartz Smoky Optic Character

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

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Bornite and Quartz Smoky Transparency

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

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