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Seraphinite
Seraphinite

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Seraphinite and Topaz Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Weak

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.571-1.5971.606-1.644
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
-

Crystal System

-
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.008-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Seraphinite and Topaz Optic Character

Seraphinite and Topaz optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite 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. Seraphinite has Biaxial/+ character.

Seraphinite and Topaz Transparency

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