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Linarite and Cuprite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
visible
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
1.5 Refractive Index
1.809-1.8592.849
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.050Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Linarite and Cuprite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Cuprite 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.