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Weloganite and Lizardite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.558
1.538-1.560
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.082
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1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TranslucentAnthony et al

Weloganite and Lizardite Optic Character

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

Weloganite and Lizardite Transparency

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