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Verdelite
Verdelite

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Verdelite and Goethite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Adamantine

Pleochroism

Strong: dark green yellow
VisibleArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.614-1.6662.26-2.398
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.014-0.0400.138
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Verdelite and Goethite Optic Character

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

Verdelite and Goethite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Verdelite 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, Verdelite is Transparent and Translucent while Verdelite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.