Nacre and Linarite Optical Properties

Nacre

Linarite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

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

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.809-1.859

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.050

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Nacre and Linarite Optic Character

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

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Nacre and Linarite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Nacre 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, Nacre is Not Available while Nacre is Not Available in appearance.