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Linarite
Linarite

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Linarite and Humite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
pale golden yellow or deep golden yellow

Dispersion

0.050.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.809-1.8591.607-1.675
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Linarite and Humite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Humite 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.