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Variscite and Titanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Subadamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.560-1.594
1.885-1.990
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.031
0.105-0.135
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Not Available

Variscite and Titanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Titanite 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.