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Beudantite and Linarite Optical Properties


Linarite and Beudantite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous  
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous  

Pleochroism
visible  
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.05  
30

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.957  
1.809-1.859  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.014  
0.050  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

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Beudantite and Linarite Optic Character

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

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Beudantite and Linarite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Beudantite 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, Beudantite is while Beudantite is in appearance.

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