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Pollucite and Linarite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Greasy
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.517-1.525
-
Isometric
-9999
Transparent
 
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
0.05
Transparent
1.809-1.859
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monoclinic
0.050
Transparent

Pollucite and Linarite Optic Character

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

Pollucite and Linarite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pollucite 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, Pollucite is while Pollucite is in appearance.