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Hardystonite and Topaz Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.6721.606-1.644
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.008-0.011
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Hardystonite and Topaz Optic Character

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

Hardystonite and Topaz Transparency

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