Poudretteite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties

Poudretteite

Quartz Rose

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

Colorless

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.511-1.532Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.021Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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Poudretteite and Quartz Rose Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Poudretteite and Quartz Rose 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, Poudretteite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Poudretteite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.