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Erythrite and Variscite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly
Vitreous, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.5 Refractive Index
1.626-1.629
1.560-1.594
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.031
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Erythrite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Erythrite and Variscite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Erythrite 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, Erythrite is Not Available while Erythrite is Not Available in appearance.