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Sonolite and Violane Optical Properties


Violane and Sonolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.03  
99+

Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al  
Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.763-1.793  
1.668-1.703  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.024-0.030  

Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al  
Translucent  

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Sonolite and Violane Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sonolite and Violane 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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