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Triplite and Andradite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.06
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.643-1.703
1.88-1.94
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.020
0.057
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Triplite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Triplite and Andradite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Andradite 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, Triplite is Translucent while Triplite is Translucent in appearance.