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Poudretteite
Poudretteite

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Poudretteite and Variscite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Waxy

Pleochroism

Colorless
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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

Refractive Index

1.511-1.5321.560-1.594
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0210.031
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent

Poudretteite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Poudretteite and Variscite Transparency

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