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Linarite and Morganite Optical Properties


Morganite and Linarite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue   
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.809-1.859   
1.573-1.600   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.050   
0.005-0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent to translucent   

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Linarite and Morganite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Morganite 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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