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London blue topaz
London blue topaz
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Opal
Opal
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London blue topaz and Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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-
0.02
-
-9999
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-9999
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Vitreous, Pearly
None
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.37-1.52
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Trigonal
-9999
Transparent

London blue topaz and Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, London blue topaz and Opal 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 while London blue topaz is in appearance.