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Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz

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Smoky Quartz and Atacamite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
None
X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green
1.3 Dispersion
0.01NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.831
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0090.049
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Opaque
Not Available

Smoky Quartz and Atacamite Optic Character

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

Smoky Quartz and Atacamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Smoky Quartz and Atacamite 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, Smoky Quartz is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent while Smoky Quartz is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent in appearance.