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Plumbogummite and Linarite Optical Properties


Linarite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.653-1.688   
1.809-1.859   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.050   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Plumbogummite and Linarite Optic Character

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

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

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