Brucite and Variscite Optical Properties

Brucite

Variscite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous, Waxy

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

MissingWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.

1.5 Refractive Index

1.56-1.601.560-1.594

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.010-0.0200.031

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue

Translucent

Brucite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Brucite 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, Brucite is Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) and TransparentMichael OâDonoghue while Brucite is Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) and TransparentMichael OâDonoghue in appearance.