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Staurolite and Lizardite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.736-1.7621.538-1.560
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.015Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
TranslucentAnthony et al

Staurolite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Staurolite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Staurolite 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, Staurolite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references while Staurolite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references in appearance.