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Spodumene and Sugilite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.607-1.612
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.0180.003
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Translucent

Spodumene and Sugilite Optic Character

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

Spodumene and Sugilite Transparency

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