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Selenite and Sugilite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Weak

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

-99991.607-1.612
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Selenite and Sugilite Optic Character

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

Selenite and Sugilite Transparency

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