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Charoite
Charoite

Weloganite
Weloganite



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Charoite and Weloganite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly, Chatoyant
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0.02
Translucent
1.545-1.560
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Triclinic
0.009
Translucent
 
Vitreous
-
0.03
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1.558
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Triclinic
0.082
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Charoite and Weloganite Optic Character

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

Charoite and Weloganite Transparency

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