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Whitlockite

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Whitlockite and Quartz Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.544-1.553
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Opaque

Whitlockite and Quartz Optic Character

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

Whitlockite and Quartz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Whitlockite 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, Whitlockite is Transparent while Whitlockite is Transparent in appearance.