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Geodes and Linarite Optical Properties


Linarite and Geodes Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous   

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

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
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1.809-1.859   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic   

Birefringence
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0.050   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Geodes and Linarite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Geodes 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, Geodes is Not Available while Geodes is Not Available in appearance.

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