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Sonolite and Morganite Optical Properties


Morganite and Sonolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent  

Refractive Index
1.763-1.793  
1.573-1.600  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Hexagonal  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.005-0.009  

Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al  
Transparent to translucent  

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Sonolite and Morganite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sonolite and Morganite 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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