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Witherite

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Witherite and Idocrase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.529-1.6801.67-1.76
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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tetragonal

Birefringence

0.148-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Witherite and Idocrase Optic Character

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

Witherite and Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Witherite and Idocrase 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, Witherite is Transparent and Translucent while Witherite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.