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Variscite and Iolite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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

Refractive Index

1.560-1.5941.52-1.56
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.031-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent to translucent

Variscite and Iolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Iolite 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.