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Goethite and Thulite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
Present
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemstones (2009)
Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
1.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.3981.695
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.1380.006-0.018
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones (2009)
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Goethite and Thulite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Thulite 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.