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Corundum
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Corundum and Swiss blue topaz Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
None
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.758-1.780Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Not Available

Corundum and Swiss blue topaz Optic Character

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

Corundum and Swiss blue topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Corundum 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, Corundum is Translucent and Transparent while Corundum is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.