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Gypsum and Lizardite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky, Pearly, Waxy
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Pleochroism

None
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Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.521-1.5311.538-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Gypsum and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Gypsum and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Gypsum 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, Gypsum is Transparent and Translucent while Gypsum is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.