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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Anhydrite



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Topazolite and Anhydrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Pearly, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
For violet varieties
1.3 Dispersion
0.060.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.570-1.614
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.042-0.044
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 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.