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Hessonite and White topaz Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.742-1.748Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
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Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Hessonite and White topaz Optic Character

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

Hessonite and White topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hessonite and White 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, Hessonite is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Hessonite is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.