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Realgar and Swiss blue topaz Optical Properties


Swiss blue topaz and Realgar Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Gems   
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Refractive Index
2.538-2.704   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.166   
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Clarity
Gems   
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Realgar and Swiss blue topaz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Realgar and Swiss blue 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, Realgar is Gems while Realgar is Gems in appearance.

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