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Alunite and Lizardite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.572
1.538-1.560
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.020
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1.9 Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al

Alunite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Alunite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Alunite and Lizardite 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, Alunite is Not Available while Alunite is Not Available in appearance.