Crystal Quartz and Californite Optical Properties
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak; present colour lighter
Dispersion
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Transparency
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TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Refractive Index
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1.700-1.725
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
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0.001-0.012
Clarity
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TranslucentWalter Schumann
Crystal Quartz and Californite Optic Character
Crystal Quartz and Californite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Crystal Quartz and Californite 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 Californite 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.
Crystal Quartz and Californite Transparency
Similar to their colors, Crystal Quartz and Californite 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.