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Topazolite
Topazolite

Malachite
Malachite



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Topazolite and Malachite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Subadamantine
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0.06
Transparent
1.855-1.895
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-9999
Transparent
 
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky
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0.04
Opaque
1.655-1.909
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monoclinic
0.254
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Topazolite and Malachite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Malachite 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 while Topazolite is in appearance.