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Moonstone and Quantum Quattro Optical Properties


Quantum Quattro and Moonstone Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
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Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
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Dispersion
None   
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent   
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Refractive Index
1.518-1.527   
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Optic Character
Not Available   
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Crystal System
monoclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.006-0.007   
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Clarity
Transparent   
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Moonstone and Quantum Quattro Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moonstone and Quantum Quattro 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, Moonstone is Transparent and Transparent to translucent while Moonstone is Transparent and Transparent to translucent in appearance.

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