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Goshenite and Moissanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.01
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0.10
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.562-1.615
2.648-2.691
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
6H polytype
1.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.010
0.043
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Goshenite and Moissanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goshenite and Moissanite 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.