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Uvarovite
Uvarovite

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Uvarovite and Boracite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine

Pleochroism

-
None

Dispersion

0.01-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.871.658-1.673
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.010-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Uvarovite and Boracite Optic Character

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

Uvarovite and Boracite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Uvarovite and Boracite 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, Uvarovite is Translucent while Uvarovite is Translucent in appearance.