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Sonolite and Augite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
Pale green

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.763-1.7931.671-1.774
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent

Sonolite and Augite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sonolite and Augite 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.