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Goshenite and Esperite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
0.01NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.562-1.6151.760-1.774
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.012
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al

Goshenite and Esperite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goshenite and Esperite 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.