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Goshenite
Goshenite

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Goshenite and Agrellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Transparent
1.562-1.615
-
Hexagonal
0.003-0.010
Transparent
 
Pearly
colorless.
0.01
-
1.567
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Triclinic
0.014
-

Goshenite and Agrellite Optic Character

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

Goshenite and Agrellite Transparency

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