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Sugilite and Trinitite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.020.01
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 Trinitite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sugilite and Trinitite 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.