Topazolite and Augite Optical Properties

Topazolite

Augite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Subadamantine

Vitreous, Resinous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Pale green

1.3 Dispersion

0.06NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.855-1.8951.671-1.774

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

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

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Topazolite and Augite Optic Character

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

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