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Uvarovite
Uvarovite

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Uvarovite and Selenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.87-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Uvarovite and Selenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvarovite and Selenite 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.