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Hauyne

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Hauyne and Variscite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
None
MissingWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.5 Refractive Index
1.501.560-1.594
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.031
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Hauyne and Variscite Optic Character

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

Hauyne and Variscite Transparency

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