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Sonolite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties


Chrysocolla and Sonolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Greasy  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al  
Opaque  

Refractive Index
1.763-1.793  
1.460-1.570  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.023-0.050  

Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al  
-  

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Sonolite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sonolite and Chrysocolla 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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