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Xonotlite

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Xonotlite and Sphene Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.581-1.5931.84-2.11
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Xonotlite and Sphene Optic Character

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

Xonotlite and Sphene Transparency

Similar to their colors, Xonotlite and Sphene 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, Xonotlite is while Xonotlite is in appearance.