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Sonolite and Cerussite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.06
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.763-1.7931.803-2.078
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.273
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent

Sonolite and Cerussite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sonolite and Cerussite 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.