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Linarite
Linarite

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Linarite and Zincite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
Very weak

Dispersion

0.050.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Refractive Index

1.809-1.8592.013-2.029
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.0500.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling

Linarite and Zincite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Linarite and Zincite 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.