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Linarite
Linarite

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Riebeckite



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Linarite and Riebeckite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

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

Dispersion

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.809-1.8591.680-1.698
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0500.005-0.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Linarite and Riebeckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Riebeckite 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.