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Piemontite and Goshenite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
visible
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.01
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.725-1.756
1.562-1.615
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.025-0.076
0.003-0.010
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Piemontite and Goshenite Optic Character

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

Piemontite and Goshenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Piemontite and Goshenite 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, Piemontite is Not Available while Piemontite is Not Available in appearance.