Lizardite and Steatite Optical Properties

Lizardite

Steatite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.538-1.5601.539-1.596

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.046-0.050

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al

OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Lizardite and Steatite Optic Character

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

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Lizardite and Steatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lizardite and Steatite 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.