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Topazolite and Phenakite Optical Properties


Phenakite and Topazolite Optical Properties


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Topazolite and Phenakite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Phenakite 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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