×

Uvite
Uvite

Corundum
Corundum



ADD
Compare
X
Uvite
X
Corundum

Uvite and Corundum Optical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
None
1.3 Dispersion
0.020.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.758-1.780
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.007-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Uvite and Corundum Optic Character

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

Uvite and Corundum Transparency

Similar to their colors, Uvite and Corundum 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.