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Uvite and Uvarovite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0.01
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.666
1.87
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.032
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Uvite and Uvarovite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvite and Uvarovite 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.