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Imperial Topaz and Hessonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: 26 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.609-1.643
1.742-1.748
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Imperial Topaz and Hessonite Optic Character

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

Imperial Topaz and Hessonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Imperial Topaz and Hessonite 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.