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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Citrine Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
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0.03
-
1.558
-
Triclinic
0.082
-
 
Vitreous
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
0.01
Transparent
1.544-1.553
-
Trigonal
0.009
Transparent

Weloganite and Citrine Optic Character

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

Weloganite and Citrine Transparency

Similar to their colors, Weloganite and Citrine 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, Weloganite is while Weloganite is in appearance.