Brucite and Mystic topaz Optical Properties

Brucite

Mystic topaz

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.56-1.60Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

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1.8 Birefringence

0.010-0.020Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue

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Brucite and Mystic topaz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Brucite and Mystic 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, Brucite is Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) and TransparentMichael OâDonoghue while Brucite is Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) and TransparentMichael OâDonoghue in appearance.