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Lizardite and Stichtite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Waxy, Resinous

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.538-1.5601.516-1.544
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.026
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent

Lizardite and Stichtite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lizardite and Stichtite 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.