Thomsonite and Beryl Optical Properties

Thomsonite

Beryl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.510-1.5501.560-1.604

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.015-0.0200.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Transparent

Thomsonite and Beryl Optic Character

Thomsonite and Beryl optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Thomsonite and Beryl 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 Thomsonite and Beryl 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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Thomsonite and Beryl Transparency

Similar to their colors, Thomsonite and Beryl 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, Thomsonite is Translucent while Thomsonite is Translucent in appearance.