Ludlamite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties

Ludlamite

Quartz Rose

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.653-1.693Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.038-0.044Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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Ludlamite and Quartz Rose Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ludlamite and Quartz Rose 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, Ludlamite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Ludlamite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.