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Clinozoisite and Lizardite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.670-1.7341.538-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.006-0.011-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Clinozoisite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Clinozoisite and Lizardite Transparency

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