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Triplite and Gypsum Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
None
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.643-1.703
1.521-1.531
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.020
0.010
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Triplite and Gypsum Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Gypsum 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.