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Inderite and Topaz Optical Properties


Topaz and Inderite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly, Greasy  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Weak  

Dispersion
-  
0.01  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.488-1.505  
1.606-1.644  

Optic Character
Biaxial/+  
-  

Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.017  
0.008-0.011  

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

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Inderite and Topaz Optic Character

Inderite and Topaz optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Inderite and 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 Inderite and 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. Inderite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Inderite and Topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Inderite and 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, Inderite is while Inderite is in appearance.

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