Crystal Quartz and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties
Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004)
Refractive Index
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1.53-1.69
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
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0.16
Clarity
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Gemmological Tables (2004)
Crystal Quartz and Mother of Pearl Optic Character
Crystal Quartz and Mother of Pearl optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Crystal Quartz and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl Transparency
Similar to their colors, Crystal Quartz and Mother of Pearl 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.