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Beryl and Uvite Optical Properties


Uvite and Beryl Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak to distinct   
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al   

Dispersion
0.01   
26
0.02   
22

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.560-1.604   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070   
0.014-0.032   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Beryl and Uvite Optic Character

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

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Beryl and Uvite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Beryl 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, Beryl is Transparent and Transparent to opaque while Beryl is Transparent and Transparent to opaque in appearance.

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