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Sphene and White topaz Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.05
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1.84-2.11
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monoclinic
-9999
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0.01
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-9999
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-9999
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Sphene and White topaz Optic Character

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

Sphene and White topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sphene and White 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, Sphene is while Sphene is in appearance.