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Verdite and Lizardite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
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Pleochroism

Extreme
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Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.5801.538-1.560
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Verdite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Verdite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Verdite 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, Verdite is Translucent while Verdite is Translucent in appearance.