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Sonolite and Sphene Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
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0.01
TransparentAnthony et al
1.763-1.793
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-9999
TransparentAnthony et al
 
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0.05
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1.84-2.11
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monoclinic
-9999
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Sonolite and Sphene Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sonolite and Sphene 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 while Sonolite is in appearance.