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Sonolite and Brucite Optical Properties


Brucite and Sonolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.03  
99+

Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al  
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue  

Refractive Index
1.763-1.793  
1.56-1.60  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.010-0.020  

Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al  
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue  

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Sonolite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sonolite and Brucite 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.

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