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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Rossmanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentWebmineral.com, Mineralogy Database (2012)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.624-1.645
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 Available0.021
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWebmineral.com

Topazolite and Rossmanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Rossmanite 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.