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Lazurite
Lazurite

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Lazurite and Whitlockite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.500-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Lazurite and Whitlockite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lazurite and Whitlockite 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 while Lazurite is in appearance.