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Topaz and Dioptase Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak
Weak; dark emerald green

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

1.606-1.6441.644-1.720
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.008-0.0110.051-0.053
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Topaz and Dioptase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topaz and Dioptase 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.