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Topazolite
Topazolite

Opal
Opal



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Topazolite and Opal Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
None

Dispersion

0.060.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index

1.855-1.8951.37-1.52
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Topazolite and Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Opal 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.