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Sugilite

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Sugilite and Aragonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

Weak
StrongArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.020.17
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.607-1.6121.525-1.686
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0030.155
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Sugilite and Aragonite Optic Character

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

Sugilite and Aragonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sugilite and Aragonite 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, Sugilite is Translucent while Sugilite is Translucent in appearance.