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Wardite and Nepouite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Waxy, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
Weak

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.590-1.5991.600-1.630
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.009-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Wardite and Nepouite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wardite and Nepouite 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.