Linarite and Inderite Optical Properties

Linarite

Inderite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous

Vitreous, Pearly, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.809-1.8591.488-1.505

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

Biaxial/+

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a

1.8 Birefringence

0.0500.017

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Linarite and Inderite Optic Character

Linarite and Inderite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Linarite and Inderite 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 Inderite 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. Inderite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Linarite and Inderite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Inderite 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.