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Triplite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties


Chrysocolla and Triplite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Greasy  

Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas  
-  

Dispersion
0.04  
36
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Translucent  
Opaque  

Refractive Index
1.643-1.703  
1.460-1.570  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.020  
0.023-0.050  

Clarity
Translucent  
-  

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Triplite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Chrysocolla 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.

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