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Augelite
Augelite

Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite



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Augelite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Pearly, Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Distinct

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.570-1.5911.565-1.625
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

0.020-0.0210.040-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Augelite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Augelite and Zinnwaldite 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.