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Goethite and Verdite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
Extreme
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)
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.398
1.580
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
1.8 Birefringence
0.138
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones (2009)
Translucent

Goethite and Verdite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Verdite 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.