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Holmquistite and Turquoise Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong in shades of violet when dark-colored.Anthony et al
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.622-1.6661.610-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Holmquistite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Holmquistite and Turquoise Transparency

Similar to their colors, Holmquistite and Turquoise 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.