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Taaffeite and Lizardite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.70-1.731.538-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
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Birefringence

0.055-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TranslucentAnthony et al

Taaffeite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Taaffeite and Lizardite Transparency

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