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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Amblygonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
weak to none
1.3 Dispersion
0.060.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.578-1.646
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.020-0.030
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Topazolite and Amblygonite Optic Character

Topazolite and Amblygonite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Topazolite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite 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. Amblygonite has Biaxial/+ character.

Topazolite and Amblygonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Amblygonite 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.