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Antigorite
Antigorite

Sardonyx
Sardonyx



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Antigorite and Sardonyx Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

pale greenish yellow
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5751.530-1.543
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
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Birefringence

-99990.008-0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Translucent

Antigorite and Sardonyx Optic Character

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

Antigorite and Sardonyx Transparency

Similar to their colors, Antigorite and Sardonyx 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, Antigorite is Translucent while Antigorite is Translucent in appearance.