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Topaz

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Topaz and Beryl Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

Weak
Weak to distinct

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Transparent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.606-1.6441.560-1.604
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.008-0.0110.0040-0.0070
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Topaz and Beryl Optic Character

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

Topaz and Beryl Transparency

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