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Blue John and Uvite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.432-1.4361.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

-99990.014-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Blue John and Uvite Optic Character

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

Blue John and Uvite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Blue John 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, Blue John is Transparent while Blue John is Transparent in appearance.