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Pollucite
Pollucite

Wernerite
Wernerite



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Pollucite and Wernerite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.517-1.5251.531-1.600
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
-

Birefringence

-99990.004-0.037
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Pollucite and Wernerite Optic Character

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

Pollucite and Wernerite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pollucite 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, Pollucite is Transparent and Translucent while Pollucite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.