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Topaz and Marble Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: 26 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.606-1.644
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.011
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1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Topaz and Marble Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topaz and Marble 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.