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Riesling Beryl and Linarite Optical Properties


Linarite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strongly dichroicMartin H. Read   
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue   

Dispersion
0.01   
26
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.59   
1.809-1.859   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.004-0.010   
0.050   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Riesling Beryl and Linarite Optic Character

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

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

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