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Star Ruby and Lizardite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.7801.538-1.560
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.010Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Star Ruby and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Star Ruby and Lizardite Transparency

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