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Triplite and Spodumene Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

DistinctArthur Thomas
Strong in kunzite: α-purple

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.643-1.7031.657-1.681
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0200.014-0.018
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Triplite and Spodumene Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Spodumene 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.