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Rubellite and Triplite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
DistinctArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.643-1.703
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

0.014-0.0400.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Rubellite and Triplite Optic Character

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

Rubellite and Triplite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rubellite 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, Rubellite is Transparent and Translucent while Rubellite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.