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Ametrine and Lizardite Optical Properties


Lizardite and Ametrine Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.538-1.560   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.009   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentAnthony et al   

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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.

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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.

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