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Lizardite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Distinct
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.538-1.5602.881-3.084
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.203
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent

Lizardite and Pyrargyrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lizardite and Pyrargyrite 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.