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Topazolite and Turquoise Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.06
Rank: 7 (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.855-1.895
1.610-1.650
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.040
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Topazolite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Turquoise 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.