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Uvarovite
Uvarovite

Eosphorite
Eosphorite



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Uvarovite and Eosphorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.871.639-1.672
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.029-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Uvarovite and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvarovite and Eosphorite 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.