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Sanidine and Topaz Optical Properties


Topaz and Sanidine Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
WeakMichael O’Donoghue   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.518-1.536   
1.606-1.644   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.005-0.008   
0.008-0.011   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Sanidine and Topaz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sanidine 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, Sanidine is Transparent while Sanidine is Transparent in appearance.

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