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Umbalite and Lizardite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.730-1.8201.538-1.560
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
TranslucentAnthony et al

Umbalite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Umbalite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Umbalite 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, Umbalite is Management Team (2012) and TransparentGemdat.org while Umbalite is Management Team (2012) and TransparentGemdat.org in appearance.