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Triplite and Sugilite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

DistinctArthur Thomas
Weak

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.643-1.7031.607-1.612
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0200.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Translucent

Triplite and Sugilite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Triplite and Sugilite 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.