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Anatase and Sonolite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine
Weak
0.21
Transparent
2.488-2.562
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tetragonal
0.073
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.01
TransparentAnthony et al
1.763-1.793
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-9999
TransparentAnthony et al

Anatase and Sonolite Optic Character

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

Anatase and Sonolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anatase and Sonolite 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, Anatase is while Anatase is in appearance.