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Quantum Quattro and Catapleiite Optical Properties


Catapleiite and Quantum Quattro Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
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1.590-1.629   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic   
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: B2/b (pseudo-HEX)   

Birefringence
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0.039   

Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Quantum Quattro and Catapleiite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Quantum Quattro and Catapleiite 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, Quantum Quattro is Not Available while Quantum Quattro is Not Available in appearance.

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