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Austinite

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Austinite and Mimetite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Silky, Fibrous
Resinous, Subadamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.7592.106-2.263
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0240.019
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Austinite and Mimetite Optic Character

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

Austinite and Mimetite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Austinite and Mimetite 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, Austinite is Not Available while Austinite is Not Available in appearance.