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Beryl and Variscite Optical Properties


Variscite and Beryl Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Waxy   

Pleochroism
Weak to distinct   
MissingWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.01   
26
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to opaque   
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.   

Refractive Index
1.560-1.604   
1.560-1.594   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070   
0.031   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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Beryl and Variscite Optic Character

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

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Beryl and Variscite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Beryl 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, Beryl is Transparent and Transparent to opaque while Beryl is Transparent and Transparent to opaque in appearance.

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