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Goethite
Goethite

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Goethite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
Silky

Pleochroism

VisibleArthur Thomas
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue

Dispersion

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

2.26-2.3981.752-1.815
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.1380.063
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Goethite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Shattuckite 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.