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Sugilite

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Sugilite and Pezzotaite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Weak
0.02
Translucent
1.607-1.612
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Hexagonal
0.003
Translucent
 
-
-
0.02
-
1.60-1.61
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Trigonal
-9999
-

Sugilite and Pezzotaite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sugilite and Pezzotaite 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.