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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

Variscite
Variscite



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Pyromorphite and Variscite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine
Vitreous, Waxy

Pleochroism

Weak
-

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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

Refractive Index

2.042-2.0591.560-1.594
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0100.031
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Pyromorphite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Pyromorphite and Variscite Transparency

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