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Linarite and Larimar Optical Properties


Larimar and Linarite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous  
-  

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

Dispersion
0.05  
30
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
-  

Refractive Index
1.809-1.859  
1.595-1.645  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.050  
0.032-0.038  

Clarity
Transparent  
-  

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Linarite and Larimar Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Larimar 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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