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Thomsonite
Thomsonite

Rutilated topaz
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Thomsonite and Rutilated topaz Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.510-1.550-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.015-0.020-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Thomsonite and Rutilated topaz Optic Character

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

Thomsonite and Rutilated topaz Transparency

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