how to tell sugilite from charoite?

[prudence]

I thought this might do better if I made it a separate thread.
How can you tell sugilite from charoite? I have a strand of beads, they are not amethyst, but I can't tell if they are sugilite or charoite. Any hints?
Thanks for your time!
astrid

 

[FantasyWorld]

I only have 1 piece of each but I think Sugilite has is more purple and black where Charorite is more purple.
From The Crystal bible:
Appearance
Charorite:mottled,swirled and veined often small-medium tumbled or polished
Sugilitepaque, lightly banded or, rarely, translucent , all sizes, often tumbled

 

[prudence]

Thank you so much fantasy world!That really helps, mine are translucent, so they must be sugilite! Perfect!

 

[FantasyWorld]

Glad that information helped you