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Goshenite and Agate Optical Properties


Agate and Goshenite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Absent  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.562-1.615  
1.530-1.543  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Hexagonal  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.003-0.010  
0.004  

Clarity
Transparent  
Translucent  

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Goshenite and Agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goshenite and Agate 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, Goshenite is Transparent while Goshenite is Transparent in appearance.

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