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Goshenite and Eosphorite Optical Properties


Eosphorite and Goshenite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Resinous  

Pleochroism
-  
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.562-1.615  
1.639-1.672  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Hexagonal  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.003-0.010  
0.029-0.032  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Goshenite and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goshenite and Eosphorite 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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