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Orthoclase and Uvite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
0.010.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.5361.614-1.666
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.0050-0.00600.014-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Orthoclase and Uvite Optic Character

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

Orthoclase and Uvite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Orthoclase 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, Orthoclase is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Orthoclase is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.