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Ammonite and Topaz Optical Properties


Topaz and Ammonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
26

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.606-1.644   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.008-0.011   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Ammonite and Topaz Optic Character

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

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Ammonite and Topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ammonite and Topaz 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, Ammonite is Not Available while Ammonite is Not Available in appearance.

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