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Uvarovite
Uvarovite

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Sphalerite



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Uvarovite and Sphalerite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Adamantine

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.16
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.872.368-2.371
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
Isometric

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Uvarovite and Sphalerite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvarovite and Sphalerite 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.