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Variscite
Variscite

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Variscite and Erythrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Waxy
Subadamantine, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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

1.560-1.5941.626-1.629
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.031-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Variscite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Erythrite 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.