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Sardonyx and Sarcopside Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
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Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.543
1.670-1.734
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
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Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.010
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1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Sardonyx and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sardonyx and Sarcopside 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.

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