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Goethite and Brucite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemstones (2009)
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.3981.56-1.60
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.1380.010-0.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones (2009)
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Goethite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Goethite and Brucite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Brucite 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, Goethite is Gemstones (2009) while Goethite is Gemstones (2009) in appearance.