Topazolite and Rosasite Optical Properties

Topazolite

Rosasite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Subadamantine

Silky, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

0.06NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.855-1.8951.672-1.688

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.139-0.143

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Not Available

Topazolite and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Rosasite 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.