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Arfvedsonite and Sonolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong: Blue-greens
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.652-1.6991.763-1.793
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentAnthony et al

Arfvedsonite and Sonolite Optic Character

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

Arfvedsonite and Sonolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Arfvedsonite 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, Arfvedsonite is while Arfvedsonite is in appearance.