Cavansite and Lizardite Optical Properties

Cavansite

Lizardite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.5421.538-1.560

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

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1.8 Birefringence

0.009Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al

Cavansite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

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