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Variscite and Jet Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
MissingWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.560-1.5941.640-1.680
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Amorphous
1.8 Birefringence
0.031Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Variscite and Jet Optic Character

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

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