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Blue John and Lizardite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.432-1.4361.538-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Blue John and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Blue John and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Blue John 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, Blue John is Transparent while Blue John is Transparent in appearance.