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Bornite and Lizardite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

-0.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

-99991.538-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Bornite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Bornite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bornite 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, Bornite is while Bornite is in appearance.