Linarite and Scorzalite Optical Properties

Linarite

Scorzalite

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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

Colorless blueAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.809-1.8591.639-1.680

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.0500.041

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Linarite and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Scorzalite 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.