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Dioptase and Uvite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
0.040.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.644-1.7201.614-1.666
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.051-0.0530.014-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Dioptase and Uvite Optic Character

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

Dioptase and Uvite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dioptase 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, Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.