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Seraphinite
Seraphinite

Wulfenite
Wulfenite



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Seraphinite and Wulfenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Greasy
Adamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
Weak

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.571-1.5972.280-2.405
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
-

Crystal System

-
tetragonal

Birefringence

-99990.122
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Seraphinite and Wulfenite Optic Character

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

Seraphinite and Wulfenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Seraphinite and Wulfenite 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, Seraphinite is Transparent while Seraphinite is Transparent in appearance.