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Scorzalite and Goethite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Colorless blueAnthony et al
VisibleArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemstones (2009)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.639-1.6802.26-2.398
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0410.138
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Gemstones (2009)

Scorzalite and Goethite Optic Character

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

Scorzalite and Goethite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scorzalite 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, Scorzalite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Scorzalite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.