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Chrysocolla and Quantum Quattro Optical Properties


Quantum Quattro and Chrysocolla Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
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Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
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Dispersion
None   
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Transparency
Opaque   
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Refractive Index
1.460-1.570   
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Optic Character
Not Available   
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Crystal System
monoclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.023-0.050   
Not Available   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Chrysocolla and Quantum Quattro Optic Character

Chrysocolla and Quantum Quattro optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Chrysocolla and Quantum Quattro 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 Chrysocolla and Quantum Quattro 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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Chrysocolla and Quantum Quattro Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrysocolla and Quantum Quattro 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, Chrysocolla is Opaque while Chrysocolla is Opaque in appearance.

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