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Lizardite and Forsterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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colorless.

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.538-1.5601.635-1.671
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.033-0.042
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent

Lizardite and Forsterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lizardite and Forsterite 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.