Lazurite and Beryl Optical Properties

Lazurite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.5001.560-1.604

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Isometric

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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Transparent

Lazurite and Beryl Optic Character

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

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Lazurite and Beryl Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lazurite and Beryl 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, Lazurite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Lazurite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.