Esperite and Variscite Optical Properties

Esperite

Variscite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Waxy

1.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

MissingWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent

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

1.5 Refractive Index

1.760-1.7741.560-1.594

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.0120.031

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

OpaqueAnthony et al

Translucent

Esperite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Esperite 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, Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent while Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent in appearance.