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Goethite
Goethite

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Goethite and Williamsite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

VisibleArthur Thomas
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Dispersion

0.050.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Refractive Index

2.26-2.3981.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.138-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Goethite and Williamsite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Williamsite 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.