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Hibschite and Swiss blue topaz Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Semitransparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
Not AvailableNot Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
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1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Hibschite and Swiss blue topaz Optic Character

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

Hibschite and Swiss blue topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hibschite and Swiss blue 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, Hibschite is Semitransparent while Hibschite is Semitransparent in appearance.