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Quartz Smoky
Quartz Smoky

Polyhalite
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Quartz Smoky and Polyhalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
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Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.546-1.548
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.021
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Quartz Smoky and Polyhalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Quartz Smoky and Polyhalite 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.