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Fuchsite and Variscite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Waxy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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

Refractive Index

1.552-1.6181.560-1.594
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.031
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Fuchsite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Fuchsite and Variscite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Fuchsite 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, Fuchsite is Transparent while Fuchsite is Transparent in appearance.