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Triplite and Staurolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.736-1.762
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0200.009-0.015
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

Triplite and Staurolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Staurolite 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.