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Linarite and Beudantite Optical Properties


Beudantite and Linarite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous  
Vitreous, Resinous  

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

Dispersion
0.05  
30
0.03  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
-  

Refractive Index
1.809-1.859  
1.957  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.050  
0.014  

Clarity
Transparent  
-  

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Linarite and Beudantite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Beudantite 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.

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