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Jasper and Lizardite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.540
1.538-1.560
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TranslucentAnthony et al

Jasper and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Jasper and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Jasper 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, Jasper is Opaque while Jasper is Opaque in appearance.