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Quartz Smoky and Kunzite Optical Properties


Kunzite and Quartz Smoky Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
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0.02   
22

Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
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1.657-1.681   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
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0.014-0.016   

Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Quartz Smoky and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Quartz Smoky and Kunzite 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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