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Rutilated topaz
Rutilated topaz

Lawsonite
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Rutilated topaz and Lawsonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.03
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-9999
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-9999
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Vitreous, Greasy
Weak
0.01
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1.672-1.676
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Orthorhombic
0.019-0.021
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Rutilated topaz and Lawsonite Optic Character

Rutilated topaz and Lawsonite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Rutilated topaz Vs Lawsonite 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 Rutilated topaz and Lawsonite 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.

Rutilated topaz and Lawsonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rutilated topaz and Lawsonite 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, Rutilated topaz is while Rutilated topaz is in appearance.