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Goldstone and Gahnite Optical Properties


Gahnite and Goldstone Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.550   
1.790-1.818   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Amorphous   
cubic   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Goldstone and Gahnite Optic Character

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

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Goldstone and Gahnite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Goldstone and Gahnite 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, Goldstone is Not Available while Goldstone is Not Available in appearance.

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