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Quartz Rose
Quartz Rose

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Quartz Rose and Taaffeite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.70-1.73
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.055
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Color grading system

Quartz Rose and Taaffeite Optic Character

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

Quartz Rose and Taaffeite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Quartz Rose and Taaffeite 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, Quartz Rose is Not Available while Quartz Rose is Not Available in appearance.