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Uvarovite
Uvarovite

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Gedrite



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Uvarovite and Gedrite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Translucent
1.87
-
cubic
-9999
Translucent
 
Vitreous
Weak to moderate
0.02
Transparent
1.625-1.718
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Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
-9999
Transparent

Uvarovite and Gedrite Optic Character

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

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