×

Epidote
Epidote

Sonolite
Sonolite



ADD
Compare
X
Epidote
X
Sonolite

Epidote and Sonolite Optical Properties

Add ⊕

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong
-

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
👆🏻

Transparency

-
TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.729-1.7681.763-1.793
1 3.25
👆🏻

Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
-

Birefringence

0.019-0.046-9999
0 0.296
👆🏻

Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentAnthony et al

Epidote and Sonolite Optic Character

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

Epidote and Sonolite Transparency

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