Esperite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties

Esperite

Rose Quartz

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

1.3 Dispersion

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

None

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Fluorite Optical Properties

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0.044 (Anglesite Opt..)

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1.4 Transparency

OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.760-1.774

1.544-1.553

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.012

0.009

1.9 Clarity

OpaqueAnthony et al

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Esperite and Rose Quartz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Esperite and Rose Quartz 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, Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent while Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent in appearance.

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