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Wernerite
Wernerite

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Wernerite and Tourmaline Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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typically moderate to strong

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.531-1.6001.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

0.004-0.0370.014-0.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Wernerite and Tourmaline Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wernerite and Tourmaline 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.