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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Kunzite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
0.060.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.657-1.681
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.014-0.016
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Topazolite and Kunzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Kunzite 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.