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Pyrargyrite and Uvite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinct
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.881-3.084
1.614-1.666
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.203
0.014-0.032
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Pyrargyrite and Uvite Optic Character

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

Pyrargyrite and Uvite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pyrargyrite 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, Pyrargyrite is Translucent while Pyrargyrite is Translucent in appearance.