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Pezzottaite

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Pezzottaite and Quartz Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
2.2 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
2.3 Pleochroism
Moderate dichroic
None
2.5 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
2.7 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
2.9 Refractive Index
1.598-1.6201.544-1.553
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.12 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
2.14 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
2.16 Birefringence
0.008-0.0110.009
Achroite
0 0.296
2.18 Clarity
Transparent
Opaque

Pezzottaite and Quartz Optic Character

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

Pezzottaite and Quartz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pezzottaite and 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, Pezzottaite is Transparent while Pezzottaite is Transparent in appearance.