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London blue topaz
London blue topaz

Hodgkinsonite
Hodgkinsonite



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London blue topaz and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Lavender and pale purple for transparent pink stones.Michael O’Donoghue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.720-1.746
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.026
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gems

London blue topaz and Hodgkinsonite Optic Character

London blue topaz and Hodgkinsonite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the London blue topaz and Hodgkinsonite 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 London blue topaz and Hodgkinsonite 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.

London blue topaz and Hodgkinsonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, London blue topaz and Hodgkinsonite 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, London blue topaz is Not Available while London blue topaz is Not Available in appearance.