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Imperial Topaz and Foitite Optical Properties


Foitite and Imperial Topaz Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
0.01   
26
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Transparency
Transparent   
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.609-1.643   
Not Available   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Imperial Topaz and Foitite Optic Character

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

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Imperial Topaz and Foitite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Imperial Topaz and Foitite 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, Imperial Topaz is Transparent while Imperial Topaz is Transparent in appearance.

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