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Spodumene
Spodumene

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Spodumene and Wernerite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

Strong in kunzite: α-purple
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.657-1.6811.531-1.600
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.014-0.0180.004-0.037
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Spodumene and Wernerite Optic Character

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

Spodumene and Wernerite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Spodumene 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, Spodumene is Transparent while Spodumene is Transparent in appearance.