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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Thulite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Present
1.3 Dispersion
0.06NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.695
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.006-0.018
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Topazolite and Thulite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Thulite 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.