Eosphorite and Lizardite Optical Properties

Eosphorite

Lizardite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Resinous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless

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

0.029-0.032Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al

Eosphorite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

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