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Linarite
Linarite

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Shattuckite



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Linarite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Silky

Pleochroism

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

Dispersion

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.809-1.8591.752-1.815
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0500.063
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Linarite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Shattuckite 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.