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Topazolite
Topazolite

Anhydrite
Anhydrite



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Topazolite and Anhydrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine
Pearly, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
For violet varieties

Dispersion

0.060.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.855-1.8951.570-1.614
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.042-0.044
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Topazolite and Anhydrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Anhydrite 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.