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Calcite
Calcite

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Goshenite



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Calcite and Goshenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.150.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.486-1.6581.562-1.615
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.154-0.1740.003-0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Calcite and Goshenite Optic Character

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

Calcite and Goshenite Transparency

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