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Wernerite
Wernerite

Lepidolite
Lepidolite



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Wernerite and Lepidolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.531-1.6001.525-1.587
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Triclinic

Birefringence

0.004-0.0370.0290-0.0380
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Wernerite and Lepidolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wernerite and Lepidolite 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.