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Mellite and Sardonyx Optical Properties


Sardonyx and Mellite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.509-1.541   
1.530-1.543   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.030   
0.008-0.010   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Translucent   

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Mellite and Sardonyx Optic Character

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

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Mellite and Sardonyx Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mellite 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, Mellite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Mellite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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