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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Rhodolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
0.06None
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.760
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.010-0.014
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Topazolite and Rhodolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Rhodolite 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.