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Smaragdite and Augite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
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Pale green
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
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1.671-1.774
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Smaragdite and Augite Optic Character

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

Smaragdite and Augite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Smaragdite 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, Smaragdite is Transparent while Smaragdite is Transparent in appearance.