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Lawsonite

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Lawsonite and Augite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

Weak
Pale green

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.672-1.6761.671-1.774
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

0.019-0.021-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Lawsonite and Augite Optic Character

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

Lawsonite and Augite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lawsonite 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, Lawsonite is while Lawsonite is in appearance.