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Titanite

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Titanite and Catapleiite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Subadamantine, Resinous
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
0.05
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1.885-1.990
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monoclinic
0.105-0.135
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Vitreous
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0.01
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
1.590-1.629
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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: B2/b (pseudo-HEX)
0.039
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Titanite and Catapleiite Optic Character

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

Titanite and Catapleiite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Titanite and Catapleiite 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, Titanite is while Titanite is in appearance.