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Ajoite and Goethite Optical Properties


Goethite and Ajoite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green   
VisibleArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Gemstones (2009)   

Refractive Index
1.550   
2.26-2.398   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.091   
0.138   

Clarity
Not Available   
Gemstones (2009)   

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Ajoite and Goethite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ajoite and Goethite 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, Ajoite is Not Available while Ajoite is Not Available in appearance.

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