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Covellite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Marked
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1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.45-2.62
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al
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Covellite and Quartz Rose Optic Character

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

Covellite and Quartz Rose Transparency

Similar to their colors, Covellite and Quartz Rose 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, Covellite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references and OpaqueAnthony et al while Covellite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references and OpaqueAnthony et al in appearance.