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Uvarovite
Uvarovite

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Uvarovite and Calcite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.15
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.871.486-1.658
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.154-0.174
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Uvarovite and Calcite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvarovite and Calcite 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.