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Eilat stone and Topaz Optical Properties


Topaz and Eilat stone Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Weak   

Dispersion
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0.01   
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Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
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1.606-1.644   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
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Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.008-0.011   

Clarity
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Eilat stone and Topaz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Eilat stone and 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, Eilat stone is Not Available while Eilat stone is Not Available in appearance.

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