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Crystal Quartz and Omphacite Optical Properties


Omphacite and Crystal Quartz Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
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1.662-1.723   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Crystal Quartz and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Crystal Quartz and Omphacite 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.

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