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Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Augelite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.546-1.5481.570-1.591
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
-

Birefringence

0.0210.020-0.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Polyhalite and Augelite Optic Character

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

Polyhalite and Augelite Transparency

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