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Triplite and Ivory Optical Properties


Ivory and Triplite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas   
NoneWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.643-1.703   
1.535-1.570   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.020   
Not Available   

Clarity
Translucent   
Translucent   

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Triplite and Ivory Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Ivory 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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