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Triplite
Triplite

Hessonite Garnet
Hessonite Garnet



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Triplite and Hessonite Garnet Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

DistinctArthur Thomas
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Dispersion

0.040.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.643-1.7031.72-1.75
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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Isometric

Birefringence

0.020-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Triplite and Hessonite Garnet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Hessonite Garnet 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.