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Californite

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Californite and Triplite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak; present colour lighter and darker
DistinctArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.700-1.7251.643-1.703
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

0.001-0.0120.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent

Californite and Triplite Optic Character

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

Californite and Triplite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Californite and Triplite 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, Californite is TranslucentWalter Schumann while Californite is TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.