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Tektite and Augelite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Pearly

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

1.490-1.5201.570-1.591
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

-99990.020-0.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Tektite and Augelite Optic Character

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

Tektite and Augelite Transparency

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