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Goshenite
Goshenite

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Goshenite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
1.3 Dispersion
0.01NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.562-1.6151.678-1.758
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Goshenite and Astrophyllite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goshenite and Astrophyllite 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.