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Lizardite and Rubellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

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Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.538-1.5601.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Birefringence

-99990.014-0.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent

Lizardite and Rubellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lizardite and Rubellite 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.