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Topaz and Fluorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Weak to strong if coloreD
1.3 Dispersion
0.01NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.606-1.6441.631-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.011Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Topaz and Fluorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topaz and Fluorapatite 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.