Holmquistite and Beryl Optical Properties

Holmquistite

Beryl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

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

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.622-1.6661.560-1.604

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

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

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Holmquistite and Beryl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Holmquistite and Beryl 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, Holmquistite is Transparent while Holmquistite is Transparent in appearance.