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Milky quartz
Milky quartz

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Milky quartz and Atacamite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.831
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.049
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
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Milky quartz and Atacamite Optic Character

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

Milky quartz and Atacamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Milky quartz and Atacamite 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, Milky quartz is Not Available while Milky quartz is Not Available in appearance.