Magnetite and Lizardite Optical Properties

Magnetite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004)

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

2.421.538-1.560

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004)

TranslucentAnthony et al

Magnetite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Magnetite and Lizardite 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, Magnetite is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Magnetite is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.