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Viridine
Viridine

Sogdianite
Sogdianite



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Viridine and Sogdianite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.629-1.660
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-
0.007-0.013
Transparent
 
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0.01
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1.606-1.608
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0.002
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Viridine and Sogdianite Optic Character

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

Viridine and Sogdianite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Viridine and Sogdianite 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, Viridine is while Viridine is in appearance.