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Lapis lazuli and Sarcopside Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Waxy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

-0.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Opaque
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.500-1.6701.670-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Lapis lazuli and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

Lapis lazuli and Sarcopside Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lapis lazuli and Sarcopside 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, Lapis lazuli is Opaque while Lapis lazuli is Opaque in appearance.