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Stichtite and Triplite Optical Properties


Triplite and Stichtite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Resinous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
Weak  
DistinctArthur Thomas  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.04  
36

Transparency
Translucent  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.516-1.544  
1.643-1.703  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
-  

Birefringence
0.026  
0.020  

Clarity
Translucent  
Translucent  

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Stichtite and Triplite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Stichtite 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, Stichtite is Translucent while Stichtite is Translucent in appearance.

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