Umbalite and Augite Optical Properties

Umbalite

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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

0.02NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.730-1.8201.671-1.774

1 3.25

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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0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentGemdat.org

Transparent

Umbalite and Augite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Umbalite 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, Umbalite is Management Team (2012) and TransparentGemdat.org while Umbalite is Management Team (2012) and TransparentGemdat.org in appearance.