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Lizardite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.538-1.5601.595-1.604
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent

Lizardite and Hurlbutite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lizardite and Hurlbutite 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.