Mystic topaz and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties

Mystic topaz

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

TransparentGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.614-1.666

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.014-0.040

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentGemdat.org

Mystic topaz and Watermelon Tourmaline Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Mystic topaz and Watermelon Tourmaline 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.