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Alabaster and Linarite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.520-1.5301.809-1.859
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0100.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Alabaster and Linarite Optic Character

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

Alabaster and Linarite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Alabaster and Linarite 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, Alabaster is Translucent while Alabaster is Translucent in appearance.