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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Radiolarite



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Topazolite and Radiolarite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.060.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.855-1.895-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

-
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Topazolite and Radiolarite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Radiolarite 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.