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Vishnevite and Lizardite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.490-1.507
1.538-1.560
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.002-0.012
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1.9 Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al

Vishnevite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Vishnevite and Lizardite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Vishnevite 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, Vishnevite is Not Available while Vishnevite is Not Available in appearance.