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Quartz Smoky
Quartz Smoky

Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl



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Quartz Smoky and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.746-1.763
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.007-0.013
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Quartz Smoky and Chrysoberyl Optic Character

Quartz Smoky and Chrysoberyl optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Quartz Smoky and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl 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. Chrysoberyl has Biaxial/+ character.

Quartz Smoky and Chrysoberyl Transparency

Similar to their colors, Quartz Smoky and Chrysoberyl 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.