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Scorzalite and Uvite Optical Properties


Uvite and Scorzalite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Colorless blueAnthony et al   
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.639-1.680   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.041   
0.014-0.032   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Transparent   

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Scorzalite and Uvite Optic Character

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

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

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