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Topaz and Variscite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Weak
0.01
Transparent
1.606-1.644
-
Orthorhombic
0.008-0.011
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
Vitreous, Waxy
-
0.01
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.560-1.594
-
Orthorhombic
0.031
Translucent

Topaz and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topaz and Variscite 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.