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Linarite and Pectolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.809-1.8591.595-1.645
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0500.028-0.038
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Linarite and Pectolite Optic Character

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

Linarite and Pectolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Pectolite 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.