Trinitite and Crocoite Optical Properties

Trinitite

Crocoite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Adamantine

1.2 Pleochroism

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Distinctly trichroic

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available2.31-2.66

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n

1.8 Birefringence

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0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Trinitite and Crocoite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Trinitite and Crocoite 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, Trinitite is Not Available while Trinitite is Not Available in appearance.