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Quartz Smoky and Dumortierite Optical Properties


Dumortierite and Quartz Smoky Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue   

Dispersion
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None   

Transparency
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Translucent, Translucent to opaque   

Refractive Index
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1.669-1.723   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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0.011-0.037   

Clarity
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Translucent   

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Quartz Smoky and Dumortierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Quartz Smoky and Dumortierite 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.

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