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Quartz Smoky and Polyhalite Optical Properties


Polyhalite and Quartz Smoky Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
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1.546-1.548   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
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0.021   

Clarity
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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.

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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.

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