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Goethite and Fayalite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
Faint
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemstones (2009)
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.3981.827-1.879
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.1380.042-0.051
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones (2009)
TransparentAnthony et al

Goethite and Fayalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Fayalite 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.