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Pyrope and Uvite Optical Properties


Uvite and Pyrope Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy, Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al   

Dispersion
0.02   
16
0.02   
22

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.720-1.756   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.014-0.032   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Transparent   

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Pyrope and Uvite Optic Character

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

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Pyrope and Uvite Transparency

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

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