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Sugilite
Sugilite

Intermediate Gold Nuggets
Intermediate Gold Nuggets



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Sugilite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.607-1.612-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Hexagonal
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.003-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Sugilite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sugilite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets 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.