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Variscite and Pollucite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
MissingWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.560-1.5941.517-1.525
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.031Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Variscite and Pollucite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Pollucite 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.