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Linarite and Zincite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.809-1.8592.013-2.029
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0500.016
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 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.