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Uvite and Nepouite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Waxy, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
1.600-1.630
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.032
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Uvite and Nepouite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvite and Nepouite 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.