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Topaz and Eosphorite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
1.3 Dispersion
0.01NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.606-1.6441.639-1.672
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0110.029-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Topaz and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topaz and Eosphorite 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.