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Sogdianite and Lizardite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.606-1.608
1.538-1.560
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
0.002
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1.9 Clarity
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentAnthony et al

Sogdianite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Sogdianite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sogdianite 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, Sogdianite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Sogdianite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.