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Austinite

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Austinite and Weloganite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Subadamantine, Silky
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0.03
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1.759
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Orthorhombic
0.024
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Vitreous
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0.03
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1.558
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Triclinic
0.082
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Austinite and Weloganite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Austinite and Weloganite 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 while Austinite is in appearance.