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Augelite and Lizardite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.570-1.5911.538-1.560
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.020-0.021Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentAnthony et al

Augelite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Augelite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Augelite 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, Augelite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Augelite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.