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Lapis lazuli and Sard Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.500-1.670
1.535-1.539
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.008-0.010
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Translucent

Lapis lazuli and Sard Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lapis lazuli and Sard 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.