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Triplite and Augelite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly

Pleochroism

DistinctArthur Thomas
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Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.643-1.7031.570-1.591
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

-
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Birefringence

0.0200.020-0.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Triplite and Augelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Augelite 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.