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Sonolite and Verdelite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

-
Strong: dark green yellow

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.763-1.7931.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-99990.014-0.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent

Sonolite and Verdelite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sonolite and Verdelite 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.