Optical Properties of Sonolite

Sonolite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.763-1.793

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al

Sonolite Luster

Optical Properties of Sonolite 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. Sonolite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Sonolite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Sonolite which is commonly found in Brown, Reddish, pink, orange color, is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al in nature. It possess Vitreous luster.

Brown Gemstones

Sonolite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Sonolite 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 Sonolite.

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 Sonolite refractive index is 1.763-1.793. So if you are searching for prominent Brown Gemstones, Sonolite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.

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