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Variscite
Variscite

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Variscite and Lepidolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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

Refractive Index

1.560-1.5941.525-1.587
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Triclinic

Birefringence

0.0310.0290-0.0380
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Variscite and Lepidolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Lepidolite 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.