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Smithsonite and Topazolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Subadamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.010.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.620-1.8501.855-1.895
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.223-0.227Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Smithsonite and Topazolite Optic Character

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

Smithsonite and Topazolite Transparency

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