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Lizardite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Weak: colorless light gray bluish grayAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.538-1.5601.634-1.656
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent

Lizardite and Poldervaartite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lizardite and Poldervaartite 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.