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Linarite
Linarite

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Chromite



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Linarite and Chromite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
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Pleochroism

X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
none.

Dispersion

0.050.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.809-1.8592.08-2.16
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Linarite and Chromite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Chromite 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.