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Prase
Prase

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Topazolite



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Prase and Topazolite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
Subadamantine

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.06
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.544-1.5531.855-1.895
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

0.009-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Prase and Topazolite Optic Character

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

Prase and Topazolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Prase and Topazolite 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, Prase is Transparent and Translucent while Prase is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.