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Goshenite

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Goshenite and Hercynite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.01NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.562-1.6151.80-1.83
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
1.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.010Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Goshenite and Hercynite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goshenite and Hercynite 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.