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Richterite and Triplite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong: pale yellow
DistinctArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.6151.643-1.703
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
-

Birefringence

0.0210.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Richterite and Triplite Optic Character

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

Richterite and Triplite Transparency

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