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Boracite and Sugilite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous

Pleochroism

None
Weak

Dispersion

-0.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.658-1.6731.607-1.612
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.010-0.0110.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Boracite and Sugilite Optic Character

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

Boracite and Sugilite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Boracite 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, Boracite is Transparent while Boracite is Transparent in appearance.