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Wernerite
Wernerite

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Tugtupite



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Wernerite and Tugtupite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
ModerateArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

1.531-1.6001.494-1.504
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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tetragonal

Birefringence

0.004-0.0370.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Wernerite and Tugtupite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Wernerite and Tugtupite 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.