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Uvite and Nickeline Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Strong (reflected light)
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.032
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Uvite and Nickeline Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvite and Nickeline 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.