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Indicolite

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Indicolite and Topaz Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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-9999
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-9999
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Vitreous
Weak
0.01
Transparent
1.606-1.644
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Orthorhombic
0.008-0.011
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Indicolite and Topaz Optic Character

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

Indicolite and Topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Indicolite 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, Indicolite is while Indicolite is in appearance.