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Linarite
Linarite

Cassiterite
Cassiterite



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Linarite and Cassiterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Adamantine, Greasy

Pleochroism

X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow

Dispersion

0.050.07
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.809-1.8591.990-2.105
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.0500.096-0.098
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Linarite and Cassiterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Cassiterite 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.