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Topaz and Pearl Optical Properties


Pearl and Topaz Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
Weak   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.01   
26
None   

Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.606-1.644   
1.52-1.66   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.008-0.011   
0.156   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Translucent   

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Topaz and Pearl Optic Character

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

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Topaz and Pearl Transparency

Similar to their colors, Topaz and Pearl 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.

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