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Lizardite and Hibschite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al
Semitransparent

Refractive Index

1.538-1.560-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al
TranslucentAnthony et al

Lizardite and Hibschite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lizardite and Hibschite 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.