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Variscite and Omphacite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.560-1.5941.662-1.723
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.031-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Variscite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Omphacite 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.