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Goethite and Omphacite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
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)
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.398
1.662-1.723
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.138
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones (2009)
TranslucentAnthony et al

Goethite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Omphacite 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.