Swiss blue topaz and Tourmaline Optical Properties

Swiss blue topaz

Tourmaline

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

typically moderate to strong

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.614-1.666

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.014-0.040

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Swiss blue topaz and Tourmaline Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Swiss blue topaz and Tourmaline 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.