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Dumortierite
Dumortierite

Variscite
Variscite



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Dumortierite and Variscite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Waxy

Pleochroism

Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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

Refractive Index

1.669-1.7231.560-1.594
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.011-0.0370.031
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Translucent

Dumortierite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Dumortierite and Variscite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dumortierite 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, Dumortierite is Translucent and Translucent to opaque while Dumortierite is Translucent and Translucent to opaque in appearance.