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Variscite
Variscite

Uvarovite Garnet
Uvarovite Garnet



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Variscite and Uvarovite Garnet Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Waxy
Adamantine

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index

1.560-1.5941.860-1.870
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.031-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent to translucent

Variscite and Uvarovite Garnet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Uvarovite Garnet 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.