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Smithsonite
Smithsonite

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Smithsonite and Rutilated topaz Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.620-1.850-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.223-0.227-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Smithsonite and Rutilated topaz Optic Character

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

Smithsonite and Rutilated topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Smithsonite and Rutilated 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, Smithsonite is Translucent while Smithsonite is Translucent in appearance.