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Linarite
Linarite

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Linarite and Hyacinth Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.04
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.809-1.8591.810-2.024
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.050Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Linarite and Hyacinth Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Hyacinth 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.