Augite and Sinhalite Optical Properties

Augite

Sinhalite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Resinous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Pale green

Trichroism: green light brown dark brownHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.671-1.7741.665-1.712

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.036-0.042

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Augite and Sinhalite Optic Character

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

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Augite and Sinhalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Augite and Sinhalite 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.