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Scorzalite and Lizardite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

Colorless blueAnthony et al
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.639-1.6801.538-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

0.041-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentAnthony et al

Scorzalite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Scorzalite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite 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, Scorzalite is while Scorzalite is in appearance.