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Trinitite and Thaumasite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
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-9999
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-9999
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Vitreous, Silky
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0.03
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1.467-1.505
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Hexagonal
0.038
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Trinitite and Thaumasite Optic Character

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

Trinitite and Thaumasite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Trinitite and Thaumasite 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 while Trinitite is in appearance.