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Augite and Scorodite Optical Properties

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

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

Augite and Scorodite Transparency

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