Variscite and Pyrite Optical Properties

Variscite

Pyrite

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Waxy

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

MissingWalter Schumann

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

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

1.560-1.594Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Isometric

1.8 Birefringence

0.031Not Available

0 0.296

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.

Compare Gems for Virgo

Variscite Vs Amazonite

Variscite Vs Aragonite

Variscite Vs Garnet

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.