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Triplite and Dioptase Optical Properties


Dioptase and Triplite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas  
Weak; dark emerald green  

Dispersion
0.04  
36
0.04  
38

Transparency
Translucent  
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Refractive Index
1.643-1.703  
1.644-1.720  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.020  
0.051-0.053  

Clarity
Translucent  
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

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Triplite and Dioptase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Dioptase 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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