Fancy Diamond and Holmquistite Optical Properties

Fancy Diamond

Holmquistite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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Strong in shades of violet when dark-colored.Anthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

2.421.622-1.666

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

cubic

Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma

1.8 Birefringence

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0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Color grading system

Transparent

Fancy Diamond and Holmquistite Optic Character

Fancy Diamond and Holmquistite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Fancy Diamond and Holmquistite 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 Fancy Diamond and Holmquistite 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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Fancy Diamond and Holmquistite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Fancy Diamond and Holmquistite 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, Fancy Diamond is Not Available while Fancy Diamond is Not Available in appearance.