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Sogdianite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
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
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.606-1.608
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
0.002
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1.9 Clarity
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Sogdianite and Liddicoatite Optic Character

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

Sogdianite and Liddicoatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sogdianite and Liddicoatite 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, Sogdianite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Sogdianite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.