"A biaxial interference figure showing the emergence of an optic axis. The arrow indicates the movement taking place upon inserting a quartz wedge above the section. The mineral is augite. (+)." -Johannsen, 1908

Biaxial Interference

"A biaxial interference figure showing the emergence of an optic axis. The arrow indicates the movement…

"...represents a crystal of augite bounded by th clino-pinacoid, the ortho-pinacoid, a prism, and a hemi-pyramid." -The Encyclopedia Britannica 1910

Crystal of Augite

"...represents a crystal of augite bounded by th clino-pinacoid, the ortho-pinacoid, a prism, and a…