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Sardonyx and Sonolite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5431.763-1.793
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

0.008-0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al

Sardonyx and Sonolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sardonyx and Sonolite 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.