Crystal Quartz and Amblygonite Optical Properties
Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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weak to none
Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Refractive Index
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1.578-1.646
Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
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0.020-0.030
Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Crystal Quartz and Amblygonite Optic Character
Crystal Quartz and Amblygonite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Crystal Quartz and Amblygonite 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 Crystal Quartz and Amblygonite 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. Amblygonite has Biaxial/+ character.
Crystal Quartz and Amblygonite Transparency
Similar to their colors, Crystal Quartz and Amblygonite 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, Crystal Quartz is Not Available while Crystal Quartz is Not Available in appearance.