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Variscite and Schultenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous, Adamantine

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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

Refractive Index

1.560-1.5941.890-1.976
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
TransparentAnthony et al

Variscite and Schultenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Schultenite 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.