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Bikolite
Bikolite

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Bikolite and Linarite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous

Pleochroism

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

Dispersion

-0.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.490-1.5201.809-1.859
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Bikolite and Linarite Optic Character

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

Bikolite and Linarite Transparency

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