Topazolite and Dumortierite Optical Properties

Topazolite

Dumortierite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Subadamantine

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

0.06None

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Translucent, Translucent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.855-1.8951.669-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.011-0.037

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Translucent

Topazolite and Dumortierite Optic Character

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

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Topazolite and Dumortierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Dumortierite 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.