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Danburite and Goethite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak: pale yellow yellow
VisibleArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemstones (2009)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.6392.26-2.398
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0060.138
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Gemstones (2009)

Danburite and Goethite Optic Character

Danburite and Goethite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Danburite 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 Danburite 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. Danburite has Biaxial/+ character.

Danburite and Goethite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Danburite 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, Danburite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Danburite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.