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Narsarsukite and Augelite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.610-1.647
1.570-1.591
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.021
0.020-0.021
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Narsarsukite and Augelite Optic Character

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

Narsarsukite and Augelite Transparency

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