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Imperial Topaz
Imperial Topaz
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Mottramite
Mottramite
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Imperial Topaz and Mottramite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
Transparent
1.609-1.643
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-9999
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Greasy
Visible X=Y= canary yellow to greenish yellow
0.04
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2.170
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Orthorhombic
0.150
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Imperial Topaz and Mottramite Optic Character

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

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