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Azurmalachite
Azurmalachite

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Azurmalachite and Variscite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
MissingWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.5 Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.560-1.594
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.108-0.2540.031
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Azurmalachite and Variscite Optic Character

Azurmalachite and Variscite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite 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. Azurmalachite has Biaxial/+ character.

Azurmalachite and Variscite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Azurmalachite 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, Azurmalachite is Translucent while Azurmalachite is Translucent in appearance.