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Variscite and Zincite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Subadamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
MissingWalter Schumann
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.560-1.5942.013-2.029
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0310.016
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Variscite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Zincite 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.