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Variscite and Rhodizite Optical Properties


Rhodizite and Variscite Optical Properties


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Variscite and Rhodizite Optic Character

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

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Variscite and Rhodizite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Rhodizite 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.

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