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Tektite
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Tektite and Wernerite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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-

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.490-1.5201.531-1.600
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

-99990.004-0.037
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Tektite and Wernerite Optic Character

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

Tektite and Wernerite Transparency

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