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Rutilated topaz and Mellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.509-1.541
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
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0.030
1.9 Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Rutilated topaz and Mellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Rutilated topaz and Mellite 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 Not Available while Rutilated topaz is Not Available in appearance.