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Baddeleyite
Baddeleyite

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Baddeleyite and Uvite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
Vitreous

Pleochroism

DistinctArthur Thomas
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

2.13-2.201.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/c
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Birefringence

0.070.014-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Baddeleyite and Uvite Optic Character

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

Baddeleyite and Uvite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Baddeleyite and Uvite 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, Baddeleyite is Transparent while Baddeleyite is Transparent in appearance.