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Augite

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Augite and Verdelite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism

Pale green
Strong: dark green yellow

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.671-1.7741.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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

-99990.014-0.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Augite and Verdelite Optic Character

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

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