Triplite and Beryl Optical Properties

Triplite

Beryl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

DistinctArthur Thomas

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.643-1.7031.560-1.604

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.0200.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Transparent

Triplite and Beryl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Beryl 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.