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Uvite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0.03
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
Not Available
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.032
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Uvite and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvite and Transvaal Jade 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.