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Iolite

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Iolite and White topaz Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.52-1.56
-
Orthorhombic
-9999
Transparent to translucent
 
-
-
0.01
-
-9999
-
-
-9999
-

Iolite and White topaz Optic Character

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

Iolite and White topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Iolite and White 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, Iolite is while Iolite is in appearance.