Topazolite and Lizardite Optical Properties

Topazolite

Lizardite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Subadamantine

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

0.06NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.855-1.8951.538-1.560

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al

Topazolite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

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Topazolite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Topazolite 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, Topazolite is Transparent while Topazolite is Transparent in appearance.