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Mimetite and Linarite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.106-2.2631.809-1.859
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0190.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Mimetite and Linarite Optic Character

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

Mimetite and Linarite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mimetite and Linarite 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, Mimetite is Translucent while Mimetite is Translucent in appearance.