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Antigorite and Sugilite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
pale greenish yellow.
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.607-1.612
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.003
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Antigorite and Sugilite Optic Character

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

Antigorite and Sugilite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Antigorite and Sugilite 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, Antigorite is Translucent while Antigorite is Translucent in appearance.