Linarite and Moss Agate Optical Properties

Linarite

Moss Agate

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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

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.809-1.8591.530-1.540

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.0500.004

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentWalter Schumann

Linarite and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Moss Agate 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.