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Quartz Smoky
Quartz Smoky

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Quartz Smoky and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
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-9999
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Trigonal
-9999
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Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
0.02
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1.940
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Orthorhombic
-9999
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Quartz Smoky and Lepidocrocite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Quartz Smoky and Lepidocrocite 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.