Lamprophyre and Lizardite Optical Properties

Lamprophyre

Lizardite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.538-1.560

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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TranslucentAnthony et al

Lamprophyre and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is Not Available while Lamprophyre is Not Available in appearance.