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Augelite and Riebeckite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly
-
0.02
-
1.570-1.591
-
-
0.020-0.021
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
Vitreous, Silky
X = blue
0.02
-
1.680-1.698
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monoclinic
0.005-0.008
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Augelite and Riebeckite Optic Character

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

Augelite and Riebeckite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Augelite and Riebeckite 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, Augelite is while Augelite is in appearance.