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Uvite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties


Chlorastrolite and Uvite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Chatoyant   

Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Gems   

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.7   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.014-0.032   
0.010   

Clarity
Transparent   
Gems   

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Uvite and Chlorastrolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvite and Chlorastrolite 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.

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