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White topaz
White topaz
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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF
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White topaz and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.01
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-9999
-
-
-9999
-
 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.01
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1.530-1.536
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tetragonal
-9999
-

White topaz and Apophyllite KF Optic Character

White topaz and Apophyllite KF optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the White topaz Vs Apophyllite KF 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 White topaz and Apophyllite KF 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.

White topaz and Apophyllite KF Transparency

Similar to their colors, White topaz and Apophyllite KF 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, White topaz is while White topaz is in appearance.