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Purpurite and Topaz Optical Properties


Topaz and Purpurite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.85-1.92   
1.606-1.644   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.070   
0.008-0.011   

Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Purpurite and Topaz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Purpurite and Topaz 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, Purpurite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TranslucentWalter Schumann while Purpurite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.

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