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Schorlomite and Goethite Optical Properties


Goethite and Schorlomite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
VisibleArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Gemstones (2009)   

Refractive Index
1.94-1.98   
2.26-2.398   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.138   

Clarity
Translucent   
Gemstones (2009)   

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Schorlomite and Goethite Optic Character

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

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Schorlomite and Goethite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Schorlomite 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, Schorlomite is Translucent while Schorlomite is Translucent in appearance.

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