Chabazite and Lizardite Optical Properties

Chabazite

Lizardite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.478-1.4901.538-1.560

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.005-0.008Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al

Chabazite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

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