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Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz

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Smoky Quartz and Sard Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
None
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.544-1.553
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Hexagonal
0.009
Opaque
 
Waxy
-
0.01
Translucent
1.535-1.539
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-
0.008-0.010
Translucent

Smoky Quartz and Sard Optic Character

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

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