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Linarite

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Apophyllite



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Linarite and Apophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
Dichroic (colorless)
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.809-1.8591.530-1.543
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Uniaxial/-
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0500.000-0.003
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Linarite and Apophyllite Optic Character

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

Linarite and Apophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Apophyllite 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.