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Triplite and Bastnasite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Faint
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.717-1.722
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0200.100
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Triplite and Bastnasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Bastnasite 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.