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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Amazonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.522-1.530
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.008-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Topazolite and Amazonite Optic Character

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

Topazolite and Amazonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Amazonite 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, Topazolite is Transparent while Topazolite is Transparent in appearance.