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Sonolite and Stichtite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Waxy, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
Weak

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.763-1.7931.516-1.544
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.026
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al
Translucent

Sonolite and Stichtite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sonolite and Stichtite 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.