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Uvite and Zektzerite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.582-1.585
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.014-0.0320.003
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Uvite and Zektzerite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Uvite and Zektzerite 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.