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Moissanite and Uvarovite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine
-
0.10
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2.648-2.691
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6H polytype
0.043
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
Vitreous
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0.01
Translucent
1.87
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cubic
-9999
Translucent

Moissanite and Uvarovite Optic Character

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

Moissanite and Uvarovite Transparency

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