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Pollucite and Uvite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.517-1.5251.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
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Birefringence

-99990.014-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Pollucite and Uvite Optic Character

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

Pollucite and Uvite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pollucite 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, Pollucite is Transparent and Translucent while Pollucite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.