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Trinitite and Opal Optical Properties


Opal and Trinitite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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None   

Dispersion
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None   

Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.37-1.52   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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Transparent   

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Trinitite and Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Trinitite and Opal 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.

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