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Mystic topaz and Ruby Optical Properties


Ruby and Mystic topaz Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  

Refractive Index
-9999  
1.762-1.778  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.008  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

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Mystic topaz and Ruby Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Mystic topaz and Ruby 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.

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