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Barite and Lizardite Optical Properties


Lizardite and Barite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
colorless.   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.538-1.560   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Barite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Barite 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, Barite is Not Available while Barite is Not Available in appearance.

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