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Wardite

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Wardite and Microlite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.590-1.5991.993-2.02
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

0.009-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Wardite and Microlite Optic Character

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

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