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Ametrine and Lizardite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.01NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.538-1.560
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.009Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Ametrine and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Ametrine and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ametrine 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, Ametrine is Transparent while Ametrine is Transparent in appearance.