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Variscite
Variscite

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Variscite and Gyrolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.01-
0.005 1
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Transparency

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

Refractive Index

1.560-1.5941.535
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Triclinic

Birefringence

0.0310.0140
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Variscite and Gyrolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Gyrolite 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.