Sussexite and Dumortierite Optical Properties

Sussexite

Dumortierite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Fibrous, Pearly

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Translucent, Translucent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.669-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.011-0.037

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Translucent

Sussexite and Dumortierite Optic Character

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

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Sussexite and Dumortierite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sussexite and Dumortierite 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, Sussexite is Transparent while Sussexite is Transparent in appearance.