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Scheelite and Uvite Optical Properties


Uvite and Scheelite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)  
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al  

Dispersion
0.04  
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0.02  
99+

Transparency
Translucent, Transparent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.918-1.936  
1.614-1.666  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
tetragonal  
-  

Birefringence
0.016  
0.014-0.032  

Clarity
Translucent  
Transparent  

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Scheelite and Uvite Optic Character

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

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

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