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Sardonyx and Shortite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Yellow green grayUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.530-1.569
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.039
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Sardonyx and Shortite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sardonyx and Shortite 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.