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Thomsonite
Thomsonite

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Thomsonite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
Weak to strong if coloreD

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.510-1.5501.631-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.015-0.020-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Thomsonite and Fluorapatite Optic Character

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

Thomsonite and Fluorapatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Thomsonite and Fluorapatite 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.