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Goethite and Charoite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Pearly, Fibrous, Chatoyant
1.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemstones (2009)
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.3981.545-1.560
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.1380.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones (2009)
Translucent

Goethite and Charoite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Charoite 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.