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Lazurite and Covellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Marked
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
OpaqueAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.5001.45-2.62
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
OpaqueAnthony et al

Lazurite and Covellite Optic Character

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

Lazurite and Covellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lazurite and Covellite 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.