×

Thaumasite
Thaumasite

Sodalite
Sodalite



ADD
Compare
X
Thaumasite
X
Sodalite

Thaumasite and Sodalite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.467-1.5051.478-1.488
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.038Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Thaumasite and Sodalite Optic Character

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

Thaumasite and Sodalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Thaumasite and Sodalite 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, Thaumasite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Thaumasite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.