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Edenite and Augelite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly

Pleochroism

Distinct
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.606-1.6491.570-1.591
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

-99990.020-0.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Edenite and Augelite Optic Character

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

Edenite and Augelite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Edenite and Augelite 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, Edenite is while Edenite is in appearance.