Poldervaartite and Linarite Optical Properties

Poldervaartite

Linarite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak: colorless light gray bluish grayAnthony et al

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

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.634-1.6561.809-1.859

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

Transparent

Poldervaartite and Linarite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Poldervaartite 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, Poldervaartite is Transparent while Poldervaartite is Transparent in appearance.