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Realgar and Variscite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
MissingWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.5 Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.560-1.594
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.1660.031
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Translucent

Realgar and Variscite Optic Character

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

Realgar and Variscite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Realgar 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, Realgar is Gems while Realgar is Gems in appearance.