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Azurite and Goethite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
VisibleArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemstones (2009)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.720-1.850
2.26-2.398
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.108
0.138
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemstones (2009)

Azurite and Goethite Optic Character

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

Azurite and Goethite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Azurite 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, Azurite is Translucent and Transparent while Azurite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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