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Sapphire and Quantum Quattro Optical Properties


Quantum Quattro and Sapphire Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
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Pleochroism
Strong   
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Dispersion
0.02   
21
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.788   
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Optic Character
Not Available   
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.008-0.009   
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Clarity
Transparent   
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Sapphire and Quantum Quattro Optic Character

Sapphire and Quantum Quattro optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Sapphire and Quantum Quattro 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 Sapphire and Quantum Quattro 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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Sapphire and Quantum Quattro Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sapphire and Quantum Quattro 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, Sapphire is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to opaque while Sapphire is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to opaque in appearance.

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