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Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite and Uvite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

slight in colored varieties
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.703-1.7521.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

tetragonal
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Birefringence

0.004-0.0060.014-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Vesuvianite and Uvite Optic Character

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

Vesuvianite and Uvite Transparency

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