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Lawsonite and Omphacite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.672-1.676
1.662-1.723
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.019-0.021
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TranslucentAnthony et al

Lawsonite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lawsonite and Omphacite 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.