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Danburite and Wernerite Optical Properties


Wernerite and Danburite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy  
-  

Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.627-1.639  
1.531-1.600  

Optic Character
Biaxial/+  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
-  

Birefringence
0.006  
0.004-0.037  

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  
Transparent  

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Danburite and Wernerite Optic Character

Danburite and Wernerite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Danburite and Wernerite 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 Danburite and Wernerite 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. Danburite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Danburite and Wernerite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Danburite and Wernerite 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, Danburite is while Danburite is in appearance.

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