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Lizardite and Topaz Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.538-1.5601.606-1.644
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.008-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Lizardite and Topaz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Lizardite and Topaz 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.