Beryl and Swiss blue topaz Optical Properties

Beryl

Swiss blue topaz

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

Weak to distinct

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1.3 Dispersion

0.01NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.560-1.604Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

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1.8 Birefringence

0.0040-0.0070Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Beryl and Swiss blue topaz Optic Character

Beryl and Swiss blue topaz optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Beryl and Swiss blue 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 Beryl and Swiss blue 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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Beryl and Swiss blue topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Beryl and Swiss blue 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, Beryl is Transparent and Transparent to opaque while Beryl is Transparent and Transparent to opaque in appearance.