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Omphacite and Sugilite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Weak

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.662-1.7231.607-1.612
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent

Omphacite and Sugilite Optic Character

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

Omphacite and Sugilite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Omphacite 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, Omphacite is TranslucentAnthony et al while Omphacite is TranslucentAnthony et al in appearance.