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Chiastolite
Chiastolite

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Chiastolite and Triplite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
DistinctArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.627-1.6451.643-1.703
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

0.007-0.0130.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Translucent

Chiastolite and Triplite Optic Character

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

Chiastolite and Triplite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chiastolite 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, Chiastolite is Translucent while Chiastolite is Translucent in appearance.