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Wernerite
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Optical Properties of Wernerite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.531-1.600
Agate Opal
1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.004-0.037
Achroite
0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Wernerite Luster

Optical Properties of Wernerite are its behavioral responses towards light. While few optical properties can be identified with naked eyes, other require special instruments by the gemologists to identify them. Wernerite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Wernerite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Wernerite is Transparent in nature.

Wernerite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Wernerite crystal are responsive to the small changes in composition and strain within its crystalline structure. Absolute diligence is therefore necessary during cutting and polishing of the gemstone. All such optical properties are majorly influenced by Physical Properties of Wernerite.

As we are well aware, refractive index is the phenomenon which is related to bending of light through a medium (crystal). It is used in qualitative analysis of gemstones by gemologists Besides, few gemstones exhibit property of dual refractive indices. This dual nature is known as Birefringence. The value of Wernerite refractive index is 1.531-1.600. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.004-0.037. So if you are searching for prominent Gems Found In Africa, Wernerite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.