Catapleiite and Mystic topaz Optical Properties

Catapleiite

Mystic topaz

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.590-1.629Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: B2/b (pseudo-HEX)

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1.8 Birefringence

0.039Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

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Catapleiite and Mystic topaz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Catapleiite 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, Catapleiite is Gemmological Tables (2004) and TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda while Catapleiite is Gemmological Tables (2004) and TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda in appearance.