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Goshenite and Bronzite Optical Properties


Bronzite and Goshenite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.562-1.615  
1.668  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Hexagonal  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.003-0.010  
0.014  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Goshenite and Bronzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goshenite and Bronzite 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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