Orange Quartz
Orange Quartz tumbled
A variety of Quartz
What is Orange Quartz?
Orange Quartz is a variety of Quartz that is also known by the name Citrine. Quartz crystals in this color are not abundant, but they're highly-sought in the form of gems and tumbled stones, and the color can be produced through artificial means. Like all Quartz varieties, orange Quartz is the birthstone of November.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.544-1.553
- Birefringence
- 0.009
- Pleochroism
- Weakly dichroic
- Optical Character
- Biaxial positive
- Dispersion
- 0.013
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Orange
- Streak
- White
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- O, Si
Also Known As
Orange QuartzTangerine quartz
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