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Variscite and Lehsunia Optical Properties


Lehsunia and Variscite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Waxy   
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Pleochroism
MissingWalter Schumann   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.   
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Refractive Index
1.560-1.594   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
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Birefringence
0.031   
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Clarity
Translucent   
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Variscite and Lehsunia Optic Character

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

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Variscite and Lehsunia Transparency

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Lehsunia 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.

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