Sardonyx and Aqua Aura Optical Properties

Sardonyx

Aqua Aura

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.530-1.543Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.008-0.010Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

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Sardonyx and Aqua Aura Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sardonyx and Aqua Aura 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, Sardonyx is Translucent while Sardonyx is Translucent in appearance.