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Sugilite and Omphacite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.607-1.6121.662-1.723
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
-

Birefringence

0.003-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Sugilite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sugilite and Omphacite 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.