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Linarite
Linarite

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Verdite



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Linarite and Verdite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

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

Dispersion

0.050.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.809-1.8591.580
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

Birefringence

0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Linarite and Verdite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Verdite 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.