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Wernerite and Covellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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-
0.02
Transparent
1.531-1.600
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-
0.004-0.037
Transparent
 
Resinous
Marked
0.08
OpaqueAnthony et al
1.45-2.62
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Hexagonal
-9999
OpaqueAnthony et al

Wernerite and Covellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wernerite and Covellite 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.