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Quartz Smoky and Rhodolite Optical Properties


Rhodolite and Quartz Smoky Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Greasy, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
None   

Dispersion
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None   

Transparency
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
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1.760   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
cubic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.010-0.014   

Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Quartz Smoky and Rhodolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Quartz Smoky and Rhodolite 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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