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Lawsonite

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Lawsonite and Variscite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Waxy

Pleochroism

Weak
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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

Refractive Index

1.672-1.6761.560-1.594
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.019-0.0210.031
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Lawsonite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Lawsonite and Variscite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lawsonite 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, Lawsonite is while Lawsonite is in appearance.