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Prehnite
Prehnite

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Prehnite and Wernerite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.611-1.6731.531-1.600
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.021-0.0330.004-0.037
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Prehnite and Wernerite Optic Character

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

Prehnite and Wernerite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Prehnite 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, Prehnite is Translucent while Prehnite is Translucent in appearance.