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Weloganite
Weloganite

Clinozoisite
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Weloganite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
StrongArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.5581.670-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0820.006-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Weloganite and Clinozoisite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Weloganite and Clinozoisite 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.