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Weloganite
Weloganite

Gypsum
Gypsum



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Weloganite and Gypsum Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.03
-
1.558
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Triclinic
0.082
-
 
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
None
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.521-1.531
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monoclinic
0.010
Transparent

Weloganite and Gypsum Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Weloganite and Gypsum 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.