×

Swiss blue topaz
Swiss blue topaz

Californite
Californite



ADD
Compare
X
Swiss blue topaz
X
Californite

Swiss blue topaz and Californite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak; present colour lighter
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.700-1.725
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.001-0.012
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Swiss blue topaz and Californite Optic Character

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

Swiss blue topaz and Californite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Swiss blue topaz and Californite 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, Swiss blue topaz is Not Available while Swiss blue topaz is Not Available in appearance.