Mystic topaz and Omphacite Optical Properties

Mystic topaz

Omphacite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.662-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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TranslucentAnthony et al

Mystic topaz and Omphacite Optic Character

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

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Mystic topaz and Omphacite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mystic topaz and Omphacite 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 Not Available while Mystic topaz is Not Available in appearance.