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Rutilated topaz
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Chrysocolla and Rutilated topaz Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
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1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.460-1.570
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.023-0.050
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1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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Chrysocolla and Rutilated topaz Optic Character

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

Chrysocolla and Rutilated topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrysocolla and Rutilated 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, Chrysocolla is Opaque while Chrysocolla is Opaque in appearance.

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