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Onyx and Quartz Smoky Optical Properties


Quartz Smoky and Onyx Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to opaque   
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Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
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Onyx and Quartz Smoky Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Onyx and Quartz Smoky 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, Onyx is Opaque, Translucent and Translucent to opaque while Onyx is Opaque, Translucent and Translucent to opaque in appearance.

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