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Dioptase and Imperial Topaz Optical Properties


Imperial Topaz and Dioptase Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.04   
13
0.01   
26

Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.644-1.720   
1.609-1.643   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.051-0.053   
Not Available   

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Not Available   

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Dioptase and Imperial Topaz Optic Character

Dioptase and Imperial Topaz optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Dioptase and Imperial 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 Dioptase and Imperial 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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Dioptase and Imperial Topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dioptase and Imperial 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, Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.

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