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Sonolite and Blue John Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.763-1.7931.432-1.436
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent

Sonolite and Blue John Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sonolite and Blue John 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 Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al while Sonolite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.