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Topaz and Steatite Optical Properties


Steatite and Topaz Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.01   
26
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
1.606-1.644   
1.539-1.596   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.008-0.011   
0.046-0.050   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Topaz and Steatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topaz and Steatite 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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