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Wernerite
Wernerite

Gypsum
Gypsum



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Wernerite and Gypsum Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy

Pleochroism

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None

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.531-1.6001.521-1.531
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

0.004-0.0370.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Wernerite and Gypsum Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wernerite and Gypsum 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.