Optical Properties of Sardonyx

Sardonyx

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

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Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.530-1.543

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1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.010

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0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Sardonyx Luster

Optical Properties of Sardonyx are its behavioral responses towards light. While few optical properties can be identified with naked eyes, other require special instruments by the gemologists to identify them. Sardonyx optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Sardonyx luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Sardonyx which is commonly found in White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet color, is Translucent in nature.

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Sardonyx Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Sardonyx crystal are responsive to the small changes in composition and strain within its crystalline structure. Absolute diligence is therefore necessary during cutting and polishing of the gemstone. All such optical properties are majorly influenced by Physical Properties of Sardonyx.

As we are well aware, refractive index is the phenomenon which is related to bending of light through a medium (crystal). It is used in qualitative analysis of gemstones by gemologists Besides, few gemstones exhibit property of dual refractive indices. This dual nature is known as Birefringence. The value of Sardonyx refractive index is 1.530-1.543. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.008-0.010. So if you are searching for prominent Blue Gemstones, Sardonyx gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.

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