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Dendrite crystal and Variscite Optical Properties


Variscite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous, Waxy  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

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

Refractive Index
-9999  
1.560-1.594  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.031  

Clarity
-  
Translucent  

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Dendrite crystal and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Dendrite crystal 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, Dendrite crystal is while Dendrite crystal is in appearance.

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