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Powellite and Goethite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy, Subadamantine
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al
VisibleArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemstones (2009)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.974-1.984
2.26-2.398
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.138
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemstones (2009)

Powellite and Goethite Optic Character

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

Powellite and Goethite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Powellite and Goethite 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, Powellite is Transparent while Powellite is Transparent in appearance.