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Schultenite and Quartz Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Adamantine
-
0.02
TransparentAnthony et al
1.890-1.976
-
-
-9999
TransparentAnthony et al
 
Vitreous
None
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.544-1.553
-
Trigonal
0.009
Opaque

Schultenite and Quartz Optic Character

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

Schultenite and Quartz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Schultenite and Quartz 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, Schultenite is while Schultenite is in appearance.