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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Chondrodite



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Topazolite and Chondrodite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X golden yellow to orange
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.589-1.670
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.027-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Topazolite and Chondrodite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Chondrodite 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.