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Crystal Quartz and Pyromorphite Optical Properties


Pyromorphite and Crystal Quartz Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Resinous, Subadamantine   

Pleochroism
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Weak   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
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2.042-2.059   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
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0.010   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Crystal Quartz and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Crystal Quartz and Pyromorphite 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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