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Dumortierite quartz
Dumortierite quartz

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Dumortierite quartz and Tavorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
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-9999
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-9999
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Vitreous
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
0.02
Transparent
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-9999
Transparent

Dumortierite quartz and Tavorite Optic Character

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

Dumortierite quartz and Tavorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dumortierite quartz and Tavorite 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 while Dumortierite quartz is in appearance.