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Triplite and Riebeckite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
X = blue
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.643-1.703
1.680-1.698
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.020
0.005-0.008
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Triplite and Riebeckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Riebeckite 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.