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Marcasite 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

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

-99991.614-1.666
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

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Transparent

Marcasite and Uvite Optic Character

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

Marcasite and Uvite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Marcasite 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, Marcasite is while Marcasite is in appearance.