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Jelly Opal and Lizardite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.37-1.521.538-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Jelly Opal and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Jelly Opal and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Jelly Opal 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, Jelly Opal is while Jelly Opal is in appearance.