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Linarite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.809-1.859
1.534-1.540
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.050
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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.