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Swiss blue topaz and Sonolite Optical Properties


Sonolite and Swiss blue topaz Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
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1.763-1.793   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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TransparentAnthony et al   

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Swiss blue topaz and Sonolite Optic Character

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

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Swiss blue topaz and Sonolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Swiss blue topaz and Sonolite 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.

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