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Mystic topaz
Mystic topaz
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Cassiterite
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Mystic topaz and Cassiterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
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-9999
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-9999
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Adamantine, Greasy
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
0.07
Transparent, Translucent
1.990-2.105
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tetragonal
0.096-0.098
Transparent

Mystic topaz and Cassiterite Optic Character

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

Mystic topaz and Cassiterite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mystic topaz and Cassiterite 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, Mystic topaz is while Mystic topaz is in appearance.