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Sonolite and Andradite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Adamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.06
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.763-1.7931.88-1.94
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
cubic

Birefringence

-99990.057
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent

Sonolite and Andradite Optic Character

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

Sonolite and Andradite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sonolite and Andradite 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, Sonolite is TransparentAnthony et al while Sonolite is TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.