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Sardonyx and Linarite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.543
1.809-1.859
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.010
0.050
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Sardonyx and Linarite Optic Character

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

Sardonyx and Linarite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sardonyx 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, Sardonyx is Translucent while Sardonyx is Translucent in appearance.