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Ettringite
Ettringite

Weloganite
Weloganite



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Ettringite and Weloganite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.04
Transparent, Translucent
1.470-1.491
-
Trigonal
0.021
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.03
-
1.558
-
Triclinic
0.082
-

Ettringite and Weloganite Optic Character

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

Ettringite and Weloganite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ettringite 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, Ettringite is while Ettringite is in appearance.