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Goethite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
Colorless
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemstones (2009)
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.3981.638-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.1380.0130
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones (2009)
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Goethite and Jeremejevite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Jeremejevite 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.