Childrenite and Lizardite Optical Properties

Childrenite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Resinous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

visible

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.639-1.6721.538-1.560

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.027-0.042Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al

Childrenite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

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