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Uvite and Phosgenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
0.02
Transparent
1.614-1.666
-
-
0.014-0.032
Transparent
 
Adamantine
Weakly pleochroic with O reddish and E greenish in thick sections.
0.04
-
2.117-2.145
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tetragonal
0.027
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Uvite and Phosgenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvite and Phosgenite 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 while Uvite is in appearance.