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Quartz Rose and Tugtupite Optical Properties


Tugtupite and Quartz Rose Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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ModerateArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Refractive Index
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1.494-1.504   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
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0.008   

Clarity
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OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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Quartz Rose and Tugtupite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Quartz Rose and Tugtupite 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.

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