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Edenite
Edenite

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Edenite and Topazolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Subadamantine

Pleochroism

Distinct
-

Dispersion

0.020.06
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.606-1.6491.855-1.895
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Edenite and Topazolite Optic Character

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

Edenite and Topazolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Edenite and Topazolite 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, Edenite is while Edenite is in appearance.