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Serpentine
Serpentine

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Weloganite



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Serpentine and Weloganite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
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0.01
Translucent
1.560-1.571
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monoclinic
0.008-0.014
Translucent
 
Vitreous
-
0.03
-
1.558
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Triclinic
0.082
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Serpentine and Weloganite Optic Character

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

Serpentine and Weloganite Transparency

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