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Wernerite
Wernerite

Padparadscha
Padparadscha



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Wernerite and Padparadscha Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.531-1.6001.757-1.780
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

0.004-0.0370.007-0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Wernerite and Padparadscha Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wernerite and Padparadscha 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.