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Uvite and Enstatite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Pale green to pale orange

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.650-1.680
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.014-0.0320.009-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Uvite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvite and Enstatite 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.