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Goethite

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Goethite and Kainite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
Vitreous

Pleochroism

VisibleArthur Thomas
Visible: X = violet

Dispersion

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

2.26-2.3981.494
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.1380.022
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Goethite and Kainite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Kainite 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 while Goethite is in appearance.