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Nosean and Sugilite Optical Properties


Sugilite and Nosean Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Weak   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.607-1.612   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Hexagonal   

Birefringence
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0.003   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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Nosean and Sugilite Optic Character

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

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Nosean and Sugilite Transparency

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

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