Periclase and Rose Quartz Optical Properties

Periclase

Rose Quartz

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.735-1.7381.544-1.553

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Isometric

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.009

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentWalter Schumann

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Periclase and Rose Quartz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Periclase and Rose Quartz 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, Periclase is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann while Periclase is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.