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Wardite

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Wardite and Paraiba Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
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0.01
Transparent
1.590-1.599
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0.009
Transparent
 
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0.02
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1.618-1.643
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-9999
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Wardite and Paraiba Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wardite and Paraiba 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.