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Siderite and Topazolite Optical Properties


Topazolite and Siderite Optical Properties


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Siderite and Topazolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Siderite and Topazolite 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, Siderite is Translucent and Transparent while Siderite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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