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Powellite and Lizardite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Subadamantine
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1.2 Pleochroism
In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al
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1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.974-1.984
1.538-1.560
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Powellite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Powellite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Powellite 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, Powellite is Transparent while Powellite is Transparent in appearance.