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Sardonyx
Sardonyx

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Sardonyx and Erythrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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-
0.01
Translucent
1.530-1.543
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-
0.008-0.010
Translucent
 
Subadamantine, Pearly
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
0.03
-
1.626-1.629
-
monoclinic
-9999
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Sardonyx and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Sardonyx and Erythrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sardonyx and Erythrite 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 while Sardonyx is in appearance.