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Triplite
Triplite

Shattuckite
Shattuckite



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Triplite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Silky

Pleochroism

DistinctArthur Thomas
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.643-1.7031.752-1.815
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0200.063
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Translucent

Triplite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Shattuckite 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.