Goethite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties

Goethite

Rose Quartz

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

VisibleArthur Thomas

Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemstones (2009)

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

2.26-2.3981.544-1.553

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.1380.009

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Gemstones (2009)

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Goethite and Rose Quartz Optic Character

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

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Goethite and Rose Quartz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Rose Quartz 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.