Transparisteel was much weaker than its opaque counterpart durasteel. It offered a less clear view than clari-crystalline or glass, but was more resilient. Darth Krayt encased Kol Skywalker's lightsaber in transparisteel to honor him. Transparisteel was used in the windows of Skimmersubs. Padmé Amidala had a transparisteel amulet made by her parents when she became the Queen of Naboo.