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Linarite and Antimony trioxide Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.809-1.859
2.087
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic (α)<570 °C
1.8 Birefringence
0.050
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Linarite and Antimony trioxide Optic Character

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

Linarite and Antimony trioxide Transparency

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Antimony trioxide 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, Linarite is Transparent while Linarite is Transparent in appearance.