Clinochlore and Linarite Optical Properties

Clinochlore

Linarite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Pearly, Greasy

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE

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

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.571-1.5971.809-1.859

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Biaxial/+

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.050

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Clinochlore and Linarite Optic Character

Clinochlore and Linarite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore 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. Clinochlore has Biaxial/+ character.

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Clinochlore and Linarite Transparency

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