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Neptunite and Linarite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
x=yellow-orange
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.692-1.734
1.809-1.859
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0294-0.0452
0.050
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Neptunite and Linarite Optic Character

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

Neptunite and Linarite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Neptunite 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, Neptunite is Translucent while Neptunite is Translucent in appearance.