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Foitite and Goethite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Adamantine

Pleochroism

Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
VisibleArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
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Refractive Index

-99992.26-2.398
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.138
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al
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Foitite and Goethite Optic Character

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

Foitite and Goethite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Foitite 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, Foitite is TranslucentAnthony et al and Translucent while Foitite is TranslucentAnthony et al and Translucent in appearance.