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Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite and Augelite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine, Silky
Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.614-1.6361.570-1.591
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.0220.020-0.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Hemimorphite and Augelite Optic Character

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

Hemimorphite and Augelite Transparency

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