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Quartz Smoky
Quartz Smoky
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Hanksite
Hanksite
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Quartz Smoky and Hanksite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.01
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-9999
-
Trigonal
-9999
-
 
Vitreous
-
0.03
-
1.481
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Hexagonal
0.020
-

Quartz Smoky and Hanksite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Quartz Smoky and Hanksite 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 while Quartz Smoky is in appearance.