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Lizardite and Brucite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
TranslucentAnthony et al
1.538-1.560
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-9999
TranslucentAnthony et al
 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.03
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue
1.56-1.60
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Trigonal
0.010-0.020
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Lizardite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Lizardite and Brucite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lizardite and Brucite 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, Lizardite is while Lizardite is in appearance.