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Sugilite

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Sugilite and Beryl Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Weak
0.02
Translucent
1.607-1.612
-
Hexagonal
0.003
Translucent
 
Vitreous, Resinous
Weak to distinct
0.01
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
1.560-1.604
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Hexagonal
0.0040-0.0070
Transparent

Sugilite and Beryl Optic Character

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

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