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Sonolite and Morion Optical Properties


Morion and Sonolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.763-1.793  
1.544-1.553  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.009  

Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al  
Transparent  

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Sonolite and Morion Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sonolite and Morion 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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