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Fuchsite and Lizardite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.552-1.6181.538-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Fuchsite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Fuchsite and Lizardite Transparency

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