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Uvarovite
Uvarovite

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Uvarovite and Whitlockite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.04
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
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Uvarovite and Whitlockite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvarovite and Whitlockite 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.