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Schorlomite

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Schorlomite and Augite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
Pale green

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.94-1.981.671-1.774
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Schorlomite and Augite Optic Character

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

Schorlomite and Augite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Schorlomite 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, Schorlomite is Translucent while Schorlomite is Translucent in appearance.