×

Fluorapatite
Fluorapatite

Topazolite
Topazolite



ADD
Compare
X
Fluorapatite
X
Topazolite

Fluorapatite and Topazolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Subadamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak to strong if coloreD
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.631-1.6501.855-1.895
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Fluorapatite and Topazolite Optic Character

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

Fluorapatite and Topazolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Fluorapatite 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, Fluorapatite is Transparent while Fluorapatite is Transparent in appearance.