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Opal

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Opal and Triplite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
None
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.37-1.52
-
Trigonal
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous
DistinctArthur Thomas
0.04
Translucent
1.643-1.703
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-
0.020
Translucent

Opal and Triplite Optic Character

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

Opal and Triplite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Opal 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, Opal is while Opal is in appearance.