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Goethite and Rutilated topaz Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.398Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.138Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Goethite and Rutilated topaz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Rutilated topaz 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.