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Witherite
Witherite

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Vishnevite



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Witherite and Vishnevite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.03
Transparent, Translucent
1.529-1.680
-
-
0.148
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
-
0.01
-
1.490-1.507
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Hexagonal
0.002-0.012
-

Witherite and Vishnevite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Witherite and Vishnevite 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 while Witherite is in appearance.