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Dendrite crystal and Lizardite Optical Properties


Lizardite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
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1.538-1.560   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Dendrite crystal and Lizardite Optic Character

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

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

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