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Goshenite and Realgar Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.01
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.562-1.615
2.538-2.704
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.010
0.166
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Goshenite and Realgar Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goshenite and Realgar 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.