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Linarite and Papagoite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous   

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

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.607-1.672   
1.809-1.859   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.065   
0.050   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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