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Uvarovite
Uvarovite

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Uvarovite and Ludlamite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.871.653-1.693
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.038-0.044
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Uvarovite and Ludlamite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvarovite and Ludlamite 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.