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Erythrite
Erythrite

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Erythrite and Variscite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Pearly
Vitreous, Waxy

Pleochroism

Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
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Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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

Refractive Index

1.626-1.6291.560-1.594
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.031
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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 while Erythrite is in appearance.