Chondrodite and Quartz Smoky Optical Properties

Chondrodite

Quartz Smoky

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Greasy

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1.2 Pleochroism

X golden yellow to orange

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.589-1.670Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.027-0.032Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Chondrodite and Quartz Smoky Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chondrodite 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, Chondrodite is Translucent and Transparent while Chondrodite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.