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Triplite and Stichtite Optical Properties


Stichtite and Triplite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Waxy, Resinous  

Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas  
Weak  

Dispersion
0.04  
36
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Translucent  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.643-1.703  
1.516-1.544  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.020  
0.026  

Clarity
Translucent  
Translucent  

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Triplite and Stichtite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Stichtite 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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