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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Covellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Marked
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.45-2.62
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al

Topazolite and Covellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Covellite 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.