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Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite

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Arfvedsonite and Variscite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
MissingWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.5 Refractive Index
1.652-1.6991.560-1.594
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.031
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Arfvedsonite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Arfvedsonite and Variscite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Arfvedsonite and Variscite 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, Arfvedsonite is Not Available while Arfvedsonite is Not Available in appearance.