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Linarite and Enstatite Optical Properties


Enstatite and Linarite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue  
Pale green to pale orange  

Dispersion
0.05  
30
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.809-1.859  
1.650-1.680  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.050  
0.009-0.011  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Linarite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Enstatite 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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