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Chalcedony and Linarite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.809-1.859
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Chalcedony and Linarite Optic Character

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

Chalcedony and Linarite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chalcedony 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, Chalcedony is Translucent and Translucent to opaque while Chalcedony is Translucent and Translucent to opaque in appearance.