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Hardystonite
Hardystonite

Rutilated topaz
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Hardystonite and Rutilated topaz Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.672Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
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1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hardystonite and Rutilated topaz Optic Character

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

Hardystonite and Rutilated topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hardystonite and Rutilated 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, Hardystonite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) while Hardystonite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) in appearance.