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Sugilite and Sulfur Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.607-1.612
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.003
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1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Sugilite and Sulfur Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sugilite and Sulfur 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.