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Goethite and Clinochlore Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Pearly, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemstones (2009)
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.398
1.571-1.597
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
1.8 Birefringence
0.138
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones (2009)
Transparent

Goethite and Clinochlore Optic Character

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

Goethite and Clinochlore Transparency

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Clinochlore 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.