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Variscite
Variscite

Clinohumite
Clinohumite



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Variscite and Clinohumite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Waxy
-
0.01
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.560-1.594
-
Orthorhombic
0.031
Translucent
 
Vitreous, Resinous
Colorless
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.623-1.728
-
monoclinic
0.028
Transparent

Variscite and Clinohumite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Clinohumite 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 while Variscite is in appearance.