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Uvarovite
Uvarovite

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Uvarovite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
1.3 Dispersion
0.01NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.871.752-1.815
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.063
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Uvarovite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvarovite and Shattuckite 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.