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Linarite
Linarite

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Charlesite



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Linarite and Charlesite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow

Dispersion

0.050.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.809-1.8591.492
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Linarite and Charlesite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Charlesite 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.