Uvite and Anhydrite Optical Properties

Uvite

Anhydrite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Pearly, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

For violet varieties

1.3 Dispersion

0.020.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.570-1.614

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.0320.042-0.044

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Uvite and Anhydrite Optic Character

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

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Uvite and Anhydrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Uvite and Anhydrite 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, Uvite is Transparent while Uvite is Transparent in appearance.