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Lazulite

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Lazulite and Xonotlite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.604-1.646
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monoclinic
0.031-0.036
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Silky
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0.03
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1.581-1.593
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monoclinic
0.010
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Lazulite and Xonotlite Optic Character

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

Lazulite and Xonotlite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lazulite and Xonotlite 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, Lazulite is while Lazulite is in appearance.