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Anglesite and Linarite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
1.3 Dispersion
0.04NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.877-1.8941.809-1.859
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0170.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Anglesite and Linarite Optic Character

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

Anglesite and Linarite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anglesite 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, Anglesite is Transparent while Anglesite is Transparent in appearance.