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Linarite
Linarite

Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye



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Linarite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Silky

Pleochroism

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

0.050.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.809-1.8591.534-1.540
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Linarite and Tigers Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Tigers Eye 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.