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Variscite and Pyrite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
MissingWalter Schumann
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.560-1.594
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.031
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1.9 Clarity
Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Variscite and Pyrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Pyrite 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.