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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Emerald Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
0.060.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.565-1.602
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.0040-0.0070
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Color grading system

Topazolite and Emerald Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Emerald 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.