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Sogdianite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties


Rock Crystal and Sogdianite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.606-1.608   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.002   
0.009   

Clarity
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
TransparentWalter Schumann   

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Sogdianite and Rock Crystal Optic Character

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

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Sogdianite and Rock Crystal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sogdianite and Rock Crystal 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.

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