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Linarite and Moss Agate Optical Properties


Moss Agate and Linarite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Transparent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.809-1.859   
1.530-1.540   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.050   
0.004   

Clarity
Transparent   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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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.

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