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Lizardite
Lizardite

dendritic agate
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Lizardite and dendritic agate Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index

1.538-1.560-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Lizardite and dendritic agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lizardite and dendritic agate 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 TranslucentAnthony et al while Lizardite is TranslucentAnthony et al in appearance.