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Imperial Topaz
Imperial Topaz
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Wavellite
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Imperial Topaz and Wavellite 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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Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Weak
0.02
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1.518-1.561
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Orthorhombic
0.025
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Imperial Topaz and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Imperial Topaz and Wavellite 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.