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Variscite
Variscite

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Variscite and Tsavorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Waxy
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
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Refractive Index

1.560-1.5941.735-1.744
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
cubic

Birefringence

0.031-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Variscite and Tsavorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Tsavorite 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.