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Uvarovite
Uvarovite

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Uvarovite and Diamond Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Adamantine

Pleochroism

-
None

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.872.417-2.419
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
cubic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Uvarovite and Diamond Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvarovite and Diamond 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.