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Lawsonite

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Lawsonite and Verdelite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Strong: dark green yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.672-1.6761.614-1.666
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.019-0.0210.014-0.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Lawsonite and Verdelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lawsonite and Verdelite 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.