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Lawsonite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.672-1.676
Not Available
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.019-0.021
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Lawsonite and Liddicoatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lawsonite and Liddicoatite 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 Not Available while Lawsonite is Not Available in appearance.