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Topaz

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Topaz and Anhydrite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy

Pleochroism

Weak
For violet varieties

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.606-1.6441.570-1.614
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.008-0.0110.042-0.044
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Topaz and Anhydrite Optic Character

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

Topaz and Anhydrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Topaz and Anhydrite 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, Topaz is Transparent while Topaz is Transparent in appearance.