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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Norbergite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.5581.563-1.593
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
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Birefringence

0.082-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Weloganite and Norbergite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Weloganite and Norbergite 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.