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Apophyllite KF and Augite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Pale green
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.536
1.671-1.774
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Apophyllite KF and Augite Optic Character

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

Apophyllite KF and Augite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Apophyllite KF and Augite 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, Apophyllite KF is Not Available while Apophyllite KF is Not Available in appearance.