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Wardite
Wardite

Cymophane
Cymophane



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Wardite and Cymophane Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Transparent
1.590-1.599
-
-
0.009
Transparent
 
-
-
0.01
Transparent
1.739-1.770
Biaxial/+
-
0.007-0.013
Transparent

Wardite and Cymophane Optic Character

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

Wardite and Cymophane Transparency

Similar to their colors, Wardite and Cymophane 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, Wardite is while Wardite is in appearance.