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Wernerite
Wernerite

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Wernerite and Chromite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

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none.

Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.531-1.6002.08-2.16
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Isometric

Birefringence

0.004-0.037-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Wernerite and Chromite Optic Character

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

Wernerite and Chromite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Wernerite and Chromite 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, Wernerite is Transparent while Wernerite is Transparent in appearance.