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Star Ruby and Triplite Optical Properties


Triplite and Star Ruby Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
DistinctArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.757-1.780   
1.643-1.703   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.007-0.010   
0.020   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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Star Ruby and Triplite Optic Character

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

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Star Ruby and Triplite Transparency

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

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