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Triplite and Esperite Optical Properties


Esperite and Triplite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas   
colorless.   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.643-1.703   
1.760-1.774   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.020   
0.012   

Clarity
Translucent   
OpaqueAnthony et al   

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Triplite and Esperite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Esperite 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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