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Quartz Smoky
Quartz Smoky

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Quartz Smoky and Boracite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.658-1.673
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.010-0.011
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Quartz Smoky and Boracite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Quartz Smoky and Boracite 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.