×

Thomsonite
Thomsonite

Uvite
Uvite



ADD
Compare
X
Thomsonite
X
Uvite

Thomsonite and Uvite Optical Properties

Add ⊕

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
👆🏻

Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.510-1.5501.614-1.666
1 3.25
👆🏻

Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.015-0.0200.014-0.032
0 0.296
👆🏻

Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Thomsonite and Uvite Optic Character

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

Thomsonite and Uvite Transparency

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