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Chlorapatite and Linarite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.5 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.6 Refractive Index
1.665-1.6671.809-1.859
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.7 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.9 Birefringence
Not Available0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.10 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Chlorapatite and Linarite Optic Character

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

Chlorapatite and Linarite Transparency

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