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Caledonite and Lizardite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.818-1.9091.538-1.560
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.091Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Caledonite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Caledonite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Caledonite 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, Caledonite is Transparent while Caledonite is Transparent in appearance.