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Boracite and Variscite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
None
MissingWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.5 Refractive Index
1.658-1.673
1.560-1.594
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.010-0.011
0.031
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Boracite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Boracite and Variscite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Boracite 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, Boracite is Transparent while Boracite is Transparent in appearance.