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Topazolite and Grandidierite Optical Properties


Grandidierite and Topazolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Subadamantine   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
visible   

Dispersion
0.06   
7
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.855-1.895   
1.578-1.639   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.037-0.039   

Clarity
Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

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Topazolite and Grandidierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Grandidierite 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.

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