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Sulfur and Augite Optical Properties


Augite and Sulfur Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
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Pale green   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.671-1.774   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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Transparent   

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Sulfur and Augite Optic Character

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

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Sulfur and Augite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sulfur 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, Sulfur is Not Available while Sulfur is Not Available in appearance.

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