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Antigorite
Antigorite

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Liddicoatite



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Antigorite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous

Pleochroism

pale greenish yellow
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.575-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Antigorite and Liddicoatite Optic Character

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

Antigorite and Liddicoatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Antigorite and Liddicoatite 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, Antigorite is Translucent while Antigorite is Translucent in appearance.