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Sugilite
Sugilite

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Sugilite and Lamprophyre Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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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
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Birefringence

0.003-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Sugilite and Lamprophyre Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sugilite and Lamprophyre 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.