Diopside and Augite Optical Properties

Diopside

Augite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Resinous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Pale green

1.3 Dispersion

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0.02

Rank: 22 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Fluorite Optical Properties

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0.044 (Anglesite Opt..)

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1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .

Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.664-1.730

1.671-1.774

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

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

1.8 Birefringence

0.024-0.030

Not Available

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Diopside and Augite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Diopside and Augite 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, Diopside is Not Available, Translucent, Transparent and Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque . while Diopside is Not Available, Translucent, Transparent and Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque . in appearance.