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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Wavellite



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Topazolite and Wavellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.060.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.855-1.8951.518-1.561
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.025
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Topazolite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Topazolite and Wavellite 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.