Odontolite and Lizardite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.57-1.631.538-1.560

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

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0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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TranslucentAnthony et al

Odontolite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Odontolite 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, Odontolite is Not Available while Odontolite is Not Available in appearance.