Hbnerite and Lizardite Optical Properties

Hbnerite

Lizardite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

2.17-2.321.538-1.560

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al

Hbnerite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

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