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Quartz Smoky and Musgravite Optical Properties


Musgravite and Quartz Smoky Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
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1.719-1.739   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

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 Musgravite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Quartz Smoky and Musgravite 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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