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Ceylonite and Uvite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Absent
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.770-1.7801.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
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Birefringence

-99990.014-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Ceylonite and Uvite Optic Character

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

Ceylonite and Uvite Transparency

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