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Wernerite
Wernerite

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Wernerite and Colemanite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.02
Transparent
1.531-1.600
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-
0.004-0.037
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent
1.584-1.615
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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
0.028-0.030
Transparent

Wernerite and Colemanite Optic Character

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

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