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Wernerite
Wernerite

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Wernerite and Richterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Strong: pale yellow

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.531-1.6001.615
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

0.004-0.0370.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Wernerite and Richterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wernerite and Richterite 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.