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Lizardite and Cordierite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Greasy, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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X = pale yellow
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.538-1.560
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Lizardite and Cordierite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lizardite and Cordierite 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 Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TranslucentAnthony et al while Lizardite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TranslucentAnthony et al in appearance.