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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Diopside Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.060.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.664-1.730
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.024-0.030
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Topazolite and Diopside Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Diopside 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.