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Weloganite and Triplite Optical Properties


Triplite and Weloganite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
DistinctArthur Thomas  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.04  
36

Transparency
-  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.558  
1.643-1.703  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Triclinic  
-  

Birefringence
0.082  
0.020  

Clarity
-  
Translucent  

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Weloganite and Triplite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Weloganite and Triplite 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, Weloganite is while Weloganite is in appearance.

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