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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Augite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

Weak
Pale green

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

2.280-2.4051.671-1.774
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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

Birefringence

0.122-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Wulfenite and Augite Optic Character

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

Wulfenite and Augite Transparency

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