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Zincite and Linarite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Subadamantine, Resinous
Very weak
0.16
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
2.013-2.029
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Hexagonal
0.016
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
 
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

Zincite and Linarite Optic Character

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

Zincite and Linarite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zincite 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, Zincite is TransparentRobert C. Kammerling while Zincite is TransparentRobert C. Kammerling in appearance.