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Tektite
Tektite
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White topaz
White topaz
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Tektite and White topaz Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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1.490-1.520
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-9999
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0.01
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-9999
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-9999
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Tektite and White topaz Optic Character

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

Tektite and White topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tektite 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, Tektite is while Tektite is in appearance.