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Mystic topaz and Petalite Optical Properties


Petalite and Mystic topaz Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
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0.01   
25

Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
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1.502-1.523   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic   

Birefringence
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0.012-0.016   

Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Mystic topaz and Petalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Mystic topaz and Petalite 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.

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