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Goshenite and Sussexite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Fibrous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.01
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.562-1.615
Not Available
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.003-0.010
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Goshenite and Sussexite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Goshenite and Sussexite 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.