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Lawsonite and Brucite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Refractive Index

1.672-1.6761.56-1.60
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.019-0.0210.010-0.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Lawsonite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Lawsonite and Brucite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lawsonite and Brucite 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, Lawsonite is while Lawsonite is in appearance.