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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Pyrophyllite



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Topazolite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.534-1.601
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Topazolite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Pyrophyllite 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.