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Goethite and Feldspar Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
None
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, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.398
1.518-1.570
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic or monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.138
0.008-0.010
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones (2009)
Transparent

Goethite and Feldspar Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Feldspar 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.