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Spodumene and Trinitite Optical Properties


Trinitite and Spodumene Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
Strong in kunzite: α-purple  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  

Transparency
Transparent  
-  

Refractive Index
1.657-1.681  
-9999  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
-  

Birefringence
0.014-0.018  
-9999  

Clarity
-  
-  

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Spodumene and Trinitite Optic Character

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

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Spodumene and Trinitite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Spodumene and Trinitite 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, Spodumene is Transparent while Spodumene is Transparent in appearance.

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