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Serendibite and Augelite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
visible
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.696-1.7021.570-1.591
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0050.020-0.021
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Serendibite and Augelite Optic Character

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

Serendibite and Augelite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Serendibite 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, Serendibite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Serendibite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.