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Caledonite
Caledonite

Dumortierite quartz
Dumortierite quartz



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Caledonite and Dumortierite quartz Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.050.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.818-1.909-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.091-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Caledonite and Dumortierite quartz Optic Character

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

Caledonite and Dumortierite quartz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Caledonite 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, Caledonite is Transparent while Caledonite is Transparent in appearance.