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Ruby Zoisite and Lizardite Optical Properties


Lizardite and Ruby Zoisite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
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1.538-1.560   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Ruby Zoisite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

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

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