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Gyrolite and Lizardite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

-0.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.5351.538-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic
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Birefringence

0.0140-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Gyrolite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Gyrolite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Gyrolite 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, Gyrolite is while Gyrolite is in appearance.