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Ekanite and Lizardite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.593-1.5961.538-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Tetragonal Trapezohedral H-M Symbol (4 2 2) Space Group: I 422
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Birefringence

0.001-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Ekanite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Ekanite and Lizardite Transparency

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