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Anthophyllite and Topaz Optical Properties


Topaz and Anthophyllite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
When Fe-rich   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.603-1.690   
1.606-1.644   

Optic Character
Biaxial/+   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.008-0.011   

Clarity
Transparent   
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Anthophyllite and Topaz Optic Character

Anthophyllite and Topaz optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite 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. Anthophyllite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Anthophyllite and Topaz Transparency

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

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