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Quartz Smoky
Quartz Smoky

Anorthoclase
Anorthoclase



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Quartz Smoky and Anorthoclase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.518-1.534
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.006-0.008
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Quartz Smoky and Anorthoclase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Quartz Smoky and Anorthoclase 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 Smoky is Not Available while Quartz Smoky is Not Available in appearance.