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Calcite
Calcite

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Uvarovite



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Calcite and Uvarovite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.150.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.486-1.6581.87
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
cubic

Birefringence

0.154-0.174-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Calcite and Uvarovite Optic Character

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

Calcite and Uvarovite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Calcite and Uvarovite 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, Calcite is Transparent and Translucent while Calcite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.