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Goshenite and Herderite Optical Properties


Herderite and Goshenite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.01   
26
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.562-1.615   
1.587-1.642   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.003-0.010   
0.028-0.032   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Goshenite and Herderite Optic Character

Goshenite and Herderite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Goshenite and Herderite 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 Herderite 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. Herderite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Goshenite and Herderite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Goshenite and Herderite 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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