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Variscite
Variscite

Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet



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Variscite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Waxy
Adamantine

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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

Refractive Index

1.560-1.5941.888-1.889
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.031-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent to opaque

Variscite and Andradite Garnet Optic Character

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

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