Dumortierite quartz and Foitite Optical Properties

Dumortierite quartz

Foitite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

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0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

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1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m

1.8 Birefringence

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0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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TranslucentAnthony et al

Dumortierite quartz and Foitite Optic Character

Dumortierite quartz and Foitite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Dumortierite quartz and Foitite 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 Dumortierite quartz and Foitite 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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Dumortierite quartz and Foitite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dumortierite quartz and Foitite 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, Dumortierite quartz is Not Available while Dumortierite quartz is Not Available in appearance.