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Variscite and Anatase Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
MissingWalter Schumann
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.21
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.560-1.5942.488-2.562
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0310.073
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Variscite and Anatase Optic Character

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

Variscite and Anatase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Anatase 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, Variscite is Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges. and Translucent while Variscite is Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges. and Translucent in appearance.