Optical Properties of Uvite

Uvite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

0.02

Rank: 22 (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.666

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.032

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Uvite Luster

Optical Properties of Uvite are its behavioral responses towards light. While few optical properties can be identified with naked eyes, other require special instruments by the gemologists to identify them. Uvite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Uvite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Uvite which is commonly found in Red, Brown, Black color, is Transparent in nature. It possess Vitreous luster.

Red Gemstones

Verdite

Violane

Watermelon Tourmaline

White Opal

Willemite

Wulfenite

Uvite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Uvite crystal are responsive to the small changes in composition and strain within its crystalline structure. Absolute diligence is therefore necessary during cutting and polishing of the gemstone. All such optical properties are majorly influenced by Physical Properties of Uvite.

As we are well aware, refractive index is the phenomenon which is related to bending of light through a medium (crystal). It is used in qualitative analysis of gemstones by gemologists Besides, few gemstones exhibit property of dual refractive indices. This dual nature is known as Birefringence. The value of Uvite refractive index is 1.614-1.666. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.014-0.032. So if you are searching for prominent Red Gemstones, Uvite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.

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