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Rubellite and Lizardite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
1.538-1.560
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.040
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Rubellite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Rubellite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Rubellite 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, Rubellite is Translucent and Transparent while Rubellite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.