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Opal Australia and Variscite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
MissingWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.5 Refractive Index
1.42-1.47
1.560-1.594
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
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0.031
1.9 Clarity
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Translucent

Opal Australia and Variscite Optic Character

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

Opal Australia and Variscite Transparency

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