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Weloganite
Weloganite

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Weloganite and Variscite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
MissingWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5581.560-1.594
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0820.031
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Weloganite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Weloganite and Variscite 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 Not Available while Weloganite is Not Available in appearance.