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Variscite
Variscite

Tahitian pearl
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Variscite and Tahitian pearl Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
MissingWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.560-1.594Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.031Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Not Available

Variscite and Tahitian pearl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Tahitian pearl 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.