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Triplite

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Triplite and Cassiterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Adamantine, Greasy

Pleochroism

DistinctArthur Thomas
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow

Dispersion

0.040.07
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.643-1.7031.990-2.105
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.0200.096-0.098
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Triplite and Cassiterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Cassiterite 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.