Swiss blue topaz and Hematite Optical Properties

Swiss blue topaz

Hematite

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available2.690-3.220

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.280

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Swiss blue topaz and Hematite Optic Character

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

Compare Blue Gemstones

Swiss blue topaz Vs Indicolite

Swiss blue topaz Vs Andradite Garnet

Swiss blue topaz Vs Grossular Garnet

Swiss blue topaz and Hematite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Swiss blue topaz and Hematite 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.