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Cuprite and Sonolite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
Vitreous

Pleochroism

visible
-

Dispersion

0.050.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentWalter Schumann
TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

2.8491.763-1.793
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

cubic
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentWalter Schumann
TransparentAnthony et al

Cuprite and Sonolite Optic Character

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

Cuprite and Sonolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cuprite 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, Cuprite is TranslucentWalter Schumann while Cuprite is TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.